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House roll call 641 · 34th Congress · Feb 17, 1857

Globe--to suspend the rules and resolve in committee of the whole. Journal--to resolve into committee of the whole. (nothing said about suspension of the rules

On Feb 17, 1857, the House voted 84–98 (HR 799). Result: failed. By party: Others 25–93, Democrats 59–4, Republicans 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
84
No
98
Did not vote
56
Date
Feb 17, 1857

By party

  • Others25 yes · 93 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 4 no · 22 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, “Globe--to suspend the rules and resolve in…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-641/globe-to-suspend-the-rules-and-resolve-in-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).

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