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House roll call 656 · 34th Congress · Feb 21, 1857

To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which a resolution that john w. Whitfield is not entitled to a seat in this house was defeated. (p.799-2)

On Feb 21, 1857, the House voted 99–94. Result: passed. By party: Others 34–90, Democrats 66–3, Republicans 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
94
Did not vote
44
Date
Feb 21, 1857

By party

  • Others34 yes · 90 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 3 no · 16 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 the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-656/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).

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