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House roll call 659 · 34th Congress · Feb 23, 1857

To reconsider the vote by which the 9th amendment to H. R. 635 was defeated. The amendment provides to reimburse the clerks for services rendered and appropria

On Feb 23, 1857, the House voted 92–81 (HR 635). Result: passed. By party: Others 78–36, Democrats 13–45, Republicans 1–0. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
92
No
81
Did not vote
65
Date
Feb 23, 1857

By party

  • Others78 yes · 36 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 45 no · 27 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 reconsider the vote by which the 9th…: House Vote, Feb 23, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-659/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-9th-amendment (accessed 2026-10-16).

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