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House roll call 601 · 34th Congress · Feb 2, 1857

To pass resolution dispensing with further reading of H. R. 187, then to vote to table the bill, and if tabling is rejected, to defer further consideration unti

On Feb 2, 1857, the House voted 122–46 (HR 187). Result: passed. By party: Others 87–20, Democrats 34–26, Republicans 1–0. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
122
No
46
Did not vote
70
Date
Feb 2, 1857

By party

  • Others87 yes · 20 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 26 no · 25 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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