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House roll call 650 · 34th Congress · Feb 19, 1857

To table H. R. 847, for the claim of the norfolk and petersburg railroad co. (p.760-2)

On Feb 19, 1857, the House voted 93–89 (HR 847). Result: passed. By party: Others 84–36, Democrats 8–53, Republicans 1–0. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
93
No
89
Did not vote
56
Date
Feb 19, 1857

By party

  • Others84 yes · 36 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 53 no · 24 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table H. R. 847, for the claim of the…: House Vote, Feb 19, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-650/to-table-h-r-847-for-the-claim-of (accessed 2026-10-17).