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House roll call 642 · 34th Congress · Feb 17, 1857

To table H. R. 799, a bill for the claim of the people of kansas. (p.732-1,2)

On Feb 17, 1857, the House voted 73–96 (HR 799). Result: failed. By party: Others 18–91, Democrats 55–4, Republicans 0–1. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
73
No
96
Did not vote
69
Date
Feb 17, 1857

By party

  • Others18 yes · 91 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 4 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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