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House roll call 670 · 34th Congress · Feb 25, 1857

To put the main question on a resolution to try the hon. W. A. Gilbert forthwith, to summon witnesses, and to allow said gilbert to be heard by himself or with

On Feb 25, 1857, the House voted 104–83. Result: passed. By party: Others 40–79, Democrats 64–3, Republicans 0–1. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
83
Did not vote
51
Date
Feb 25, 1857

By party

  • Others40 yes · 79 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats64 yes · 3 no · 18 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 put the main question on a resolution to…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-670/to-put-the-main-question-on-a-resolution-to (accessed 2026-10-16).

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