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House roll call 661 · 34th Congress · Feb 23, 1857

To pass H. R. 635. (p.830-1)

On Feb 23, 1857, the House voted 98–92 (HR 635). Result: passed. By party: Others 84–37, Democrats 13–56, Republicans 1–0. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
98
No
92
Did not vote
47
Date
Feb 23, 1857

By party

  • Others84 yes · 37 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 56 no · 16 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 pass H. R. 635. (p.830-1): House Vote, Feb 23, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-661/to-pass-h-r-635-p-830-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).