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House roll call 660 · 34th Congress · Feb 23, 1857

To agree to the 9th amendment to H. R. 635, which amendment provides to reimburse the clerks for services rendered and appropriates money for the purchase of bo

On Feb 23, 1857, the House voted 94–91 (HR 635). Result: passed. By party: Others 80–39, Democrats 13–52, Republicans 1–0. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
91
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 23, 1857

By party

  • Others80 yes · 39 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 52 no · 20 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 agree to the 9th amendment to H. R. 635…: House Vote, Feb 23, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-660/to-agree-to-the-9th-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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