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House roll call 581 · 34th Congress · Jan 21, 1857

To resolve that the speaker issue warrants directing the sergeant-at-arms to take james simonton into custody and bring him before the house bar, to answer for

On Jan 21, 1857, the House voted 164–16. Result: passed. By party: Others 114–2, Democrats 49–14, Republicans 1–0. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
164
No
16
Did not vote
58
Date
Jan 21, 1857

By party

  • Others114 yes · 2 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 14 no · 22 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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