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House roll call 617 · 34th Congress · Feb 10, 1857

To refer to the committee on the post office and post roads S. 493 (11 stat. 187, app. 3/3/1857), a bill expediting telegraphic communication for the uses of TH

On Feb 10, 1857, the House voted 99–87 (S 493). Result: passed. By party: Others 49–70, Democrats 50–16, Republicans 0–1. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
87
Did not vote
52
Date
Feb 10, 1857

By party

  • Others49 yes · 70 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 16 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 1 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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