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House roll call 613 · 34th Congress · Feb 9, 1857

To suspend rules to dispense with reading of amendment in the nature of a substitute to H. R. 187 (p.631-2,3; 632-1)

On Feb 9, 1857, the House voted 108–56 (HR 187). Result: passed. By party: Others 83–28, Democrats 25–28. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
56
Did not vote
74
Date
Feb 9, 1857

By party

  • Others83 yes · 28 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 28 no · 32 didn’t vote

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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