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House roll call 629 · 34th Congress · Feb 16, 1857

To suspend the rules and discharge the committee of the whole from further consideration of H. R. 560, a bill for the claims of edwin m. Chaffee. (p.709-3)

On Feb 16, 1857, the House voted 62–115 (HR 560). Result: failed. By party: Others 51–66, Democrats 11–48, Republicans 0–1. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
62
No
115
Did not vote
61
Date
Feb 16, 1857

By party

  • Others51 yes · 66 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 48 no · 26 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and discharge the…: House Vote, Feb 16, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-629/to-suspend-the-rules-and-discharge-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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