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House roll call 643 · 34th Congress · Feb 17, 1857

To read for the third time and engross H. R. 799. (p.732-2)

On Feb 17, 1857, the House voted 95–81 (HR 799). Result: passed. By party: Others 92–23, Democrats 3–60, Republicans 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
81
Did not vote
59
Date
Feb 17, 1857

By party

  • Others92 yes · 23 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 60 no · 22 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 read for the third time and engross H. R…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-643/to-read-for-the-third-time-and-engross-h (accessed 2026-10-15).

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