1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. House vote 597 (34th Congress)

House roll call 597 · 34th Congress · Jan 31, 1857

To order a call of the house, during debate on H. R. 799, for the relief of the people of kansas. (p.520-1)

On Jan 31, 1857, the House voted 80–101 (HR 799). Result: failed. By party: Others 21–95, Democrats 59–5, Republicans 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
80
No
101
Did not vote
57
Date
Jan 31, 1857

By party

  • Others21 yes · 95 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 5 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 1 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To order a call of the house, during debate…: House Vote, Jan 31, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-597/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-during-debate (accessed 2026-10-17).