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House roll call 691 · 34th Congress · Feb 28, 1857

To pass a resolution relating to consideration of H. R. 295, to continue the improvement of the cape fear river. (p.9572, 958-3)

On Feb 28, 1857, the House voted 113–60. Result: passed. By party: Others 102–10, Democrats 10–50, Republicans 1–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
60
Did not vote
65
Date
Feb 28, 1857

By party

  • Others102 yes · 10 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 50 no · 25 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 a resolution relating to…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-691/to-pass-a-resolution-relating-to-consideration-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).