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House roll call 582 · 34th Congress · Jan 21, 1857

To agree to an amendment in the nature of a substitute for a resolution directing the sergeant-at-arms to take one james simonton into custody and bring him bef

On Jan 21, 1857, the House voted 120–71. Result: passed. By party: Others 99–25, Democrats 20–46, Republicans 1–0. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
120
No
71
Did not vote
47
Date
Jan 21, 1857

By party

  • Others99 yes · 25 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 46 no · 19 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 agree to an amendment in the nature of a…: House Vote, Jan 21, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-582/to-agree-to-an-amendment-in-the-nature-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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