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House roll call 628 · 34th Congress · Feb 16, 1857

To suspend the rules in order to report from the committee on commerce certain Senate river and harbor bills. (p.7081,3)

On Feb 16, 1857, the House voted 118–39. Result: passed. By party: Others 107–4, Democrats 10–35, Republicans 1–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
118
No
39
Did not vote
81
Date
Feb 16, 1857

By party

  • Others107 yes · 4 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 35 no · 40 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 suspend the rules in order to report from…: House Vote, Feb 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-628/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-report-from (accessed 2026-10-17).

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