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House roll call 600 · 34th Congress · Feb 2, 1857

To suspend rules in order to dispense with reading H. R. 187. (p.540-2)

On Feb 2, 1857, the House voted 113–60 (HR 187). Result: passed. By party: Others 88–19, Democrats 24–41, Republicans 1–0. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
60
Did not vote
65
Date
Feb 2, 1857

By party

  • Others88 yes · 19 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 41 no · 20 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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