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House roll call 585 · 34th Congress · Jan 22, 1857

To refer to the committee on the judiciary a bill relating to the refusal of james simonton to give evidence before the select committee appointed to investigat

On Jan 22, 1857, the House voted 71–132. Result: failed. By party: Others 65–59, Democrats 5–73, Republicans 1–0. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
132
Did not vote
35
Date
Jan 22, 1857

By party

  • Others65 yes · 59 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 73 no · 7 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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