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House roll call 655 · 34th Congress · Feb 21, 1857

To table resolution that john w. Whitfield is not entitled to a seat in this house as a delegate from the territory of kansas. (p.799-1)

On Feb 21, 1857, the House voted 96–87. Result: passed. By party: Others 33–83, Democrats 63–3, Republicans 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
96
No
87
Did not vote
55
Date
Feb 21, 1857

By party

  • Others33 yes · 83 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 3 no · 19 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 resolution that john w. Whitfield…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-655/to-table-resolution-that-john-w-whitfield-is-not (accessed 2026-10-15).

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