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House roll call 90 · 34th Congress · Jan 31, 1856

To agree to an amendment to the plurality resolution, which amdndment declaries w. Smith speaker of the house. (p.332)

On Jan 31, 1856, the House voted 100–110. Result: failed. By party: Others 37–102, Democrats 63–8. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
100
No
110
Did not vote
28
Date
Jan 31, 1856

By party

  • Others37 yes · 102 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 8 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 agree to an amendment to the plurality…: House Vote, Jan 31, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-90/to-agree-to-an-amendment-to-the-plurality-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).