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House roll call 563 · 34th Congress · Jan 5, 1857

To suspend the rules in order to make the pacific railroad bill the first order of the day, for january 14. (p.232-2)

On Jan 5, 1857, the House voted 70–105. Result: failed. By party: Others 61–57, Democrats 10–48, Republicans 0–1. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
70
No
105
Did not vote
61
Date
Jan 5, 1857

By party

  • Others61 yes · 57 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 48 no · 27 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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