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House roll call 635 · 34th Congress · Feb 16, 1857

To suspend rules in order to resolve into the committee of the whole. (p.711-3)

On Feb 16, 1857, the House voted 77–89 (HR 527). Result: failed. By party: Others 69–42, Democrats 7–47, Republicans 1–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
77
No
89
Did not vote
72
Date
Feb 16, 1857

By party

  • Others69 yes · 42 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 47 no · 31 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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