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House roll call 561 · 34th Congress · Jan 5, 1857

To pass resolution that the resolutions of this house authorizing standing committees to employ clerks at a compensation of 4 dollars per diem, shall be constru

On Jan 5, 1857, the House voted 117–63. Result: passed. By party: Others 91–31, Democrats 25–32, Republicans 1–0. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
117
No
63
Did not vote
58
Date
Jan 5, 1857

By party

  • Others91 yes · 31 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 32 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 0 no

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 resolution that the resolutions of…: House Vote, Jan 5, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-561/to-pass-resolution-that-the-resolutions-of-this-house (accessed 2026-10-17).