text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_47 (party VARCHAR, left_office VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the party of the politician who left office on January 12, 1857
  ### Answer:
  SELECT party FROM table_name_47 WHERE left_office = "january 12, 1857"