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House roll call 74 · 34th Congress · Jan 26, 1856

To pass the resolution that no man is to be elected speaker who does not wish the restoration of the repealed restriction against slavery in the territories of

On Jan 26, 1856, the House voted 102–103. Result: failed. By party: Others 98–36, Democrats 4–67. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 34th Congress (1855–1856), Franklin Pierce was president.

Yes
102
No
103
Did not vote
33
Date
Jan 26, 1856

By party

  • Others98 yes · 36 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 67 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass the resolution that no man is to be…: House Vote, Jan 26, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-74/to-pass-the-resolution-that-no-man-is-to (accessed 2026-10-17).