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House roll call 570 · 34th Congress · Jan 12, 1857

Shall the main question be put on passage of S. 113 (11 stat. 153, app. 1/16/1857), an act to amend an act to promote the efficiency of the navy. (p.301-3)

On Jan 12, 1857, the House voted 154–56 (S 113). Result: passed. By party: Others 124–11, Democrats 29–45, Republicans 1–0. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
154
No
56
Did not vote
28
Date
Jan 12, 1857

By party

  • Others124 yes · 11 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 45 no · 11 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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