Who was the speaker of the House in 1860? From what party was he?
James Lawrence Orr, from New Jersey, Republican.
Representing a majority of the people, elected by a majority of the people’s House.
Oops, my bad. James Lawrence Orr from SC was a Democrat, but was the predecessor to the Speaker in 1860.
William Pennington was the Speaker in 1860, a Republican from New Jersey.