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House roll call 623 · 34th Congress · Feb 13, 1857

To suspend the rules in order that the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole on the state of the union. (p.691-2)

On Feb 13, 1857, the House voted 79–99. Result: failed. By party: Others 37–82, Democrats 42–16, Republicans 0–1. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
79
No
99
Did not vote
60
Date
Feb 13, 1857

By party

  • Others37 yes · 82 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 16 no · 27 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 suspend the rules in order that the house…: House Vote, Feb 13…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-623/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-that-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).