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House roll call 687 · 34th Congress · Feb 28, 1857

To reconsider passage of H. R. 850, to protect the people against corrupt and secret influence in matters of legislation. (p.953-3, 954-1, 957-1)

On Feb 28, 1857, the House voted 57–128 (HR 850). Result: failed. By party: Others 20–98, Democrats 37–29, Republicans 0–1. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
57
No
128
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 28, 1857

By party

  • Others20 yes · 98 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 29 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 1 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 reconsider passage of H. R. 850, to…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-687/to-reconsider-passage-of-h-r-850-to-protect (accessed 2026-10-17).