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House roll call 679 · 34th Congress · Feb 27, 1857

To table three resolutions in the case of hon. Orsamus b. Matteson, a representative from new york. (p.927-2,3)

On Feb 27, 1857, the House voted 95–102. Result: failed. By party: Others 85–41, Democrats 9–61, Republicans 1–0. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
102
Did not vote
41
Date
Feb 27, 1857

By party

  • Others85 yes · 41 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 61 no · 15 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 three resolutions in the case of…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-679/to-table-three-resolutions-in-the-case-of-hon (accessed 2026-10-17).