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House roll call 624 · 34th Congress · Feb 13, 1857

To resolve itself into a committee of the whole house on the private calendar. (p.691-2)

On Feb 13, 1857, the House voted 99–85. Result: passed. By party: Others 56–67, Democrats 43–18. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
85
Did not vote
54
Date
Feb 13, 1857

By party

  • Others56 yes · 67 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 18 no · 24 didn’t vote

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 resolve itself into a committee of the…: House Vote, Feb 13, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-624/to-resolve-itself-into-a-committee-of-the-whole (accessed 2026-10-17).