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House roll call 637 · 34th Congress · Feb 17, 1857

To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which S. 493 (11 stat. 187, app. 3/3/1857), a bill to expedite telegraph communications for the uses of the govern

On Feb 17, 1857, the House voted 77–114 (S 493). Result: failed. By party: Others 28–101, Democrats 50–12, Republicans 0–1. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
77
No
114
Did not vote
46
Date
Feb 17, 1857

By party

  • Others28 yes · 101 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 12 no · 23 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 table the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-637/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).

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