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House roll call 616 · 34th Congress · Feb 10, 1857

To refer to the committee of the whole S. 493 (11 stat. 187, app. 3/3/1857), expediting telegraphic communication for the uses of the government in its foreign

On Feb 10, 1857, the House voted 82–101 (S 493). Result: failed. By party: Others 34–85, Democrats 48–15, Republicans 0–1. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
82
No
101
Did not vote
55
Date
Feb 10, 1857

By party

  • Others34 yes · 85 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 15 no · 22 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.

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Capitol Receipts, “To refer to the committee of the whole S…: House Vote, Feb 10, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-616/to-refer-to-the-committee-of-the-whole-s (accessed 2026-10-17).