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House roll call 621 · 34th Congress · Feb 12, 1857

To table resolution that two members of the house, appointed by the house, and one member of the Senate wait on and inform james buchanan of his election as pre

On Feb 12, 1857, the House voted 24–167. Result: failed. By party: Others 20–101, Democrats 4–65, Republicans 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
24
No
167
Did not vote
47
Date
Feb 12, 1857

By party

  • Others20 yes · 101 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 65 no · 16 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 table resolution that two members of the…: House Vote, Feb 12, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-621/to-table-resolution-that-two-members-of-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).