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House roll call 645 · 34th Congress · Feb 17, 1857

To pass H. R. 799. (p.733-1)

On Feb 17, 1857, the House voted 98–79 (HR 799). Result: passed. By party: Others 94–23, Democrats 3–56, Republicans 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
98
No
79
Did not vote
61
Date
Feb 17, 1857

By party

  • Others94 yes · 23 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 56 no · 26 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 pass H. R. 799. (p.733-1): House Vote, Feb 17, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-645/to-pass-h-r-799-p-733-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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