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House roll call 677 · 34th Congress · Feb 27, 1857

To proceed with the trial of hon. W. A. Gilbert, and that the sergeant-at-arms be directed to summon f. F. C. Triplett and james r. Sweeney to the bar of the ho

On Feb 27, 1857, the House voted 82–110. Result: failed. By party: Others 80–43, Democrats 1–67, Republicans 1–0. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
82
No
110
Did not vote
46
Date
Feb 27, 1857

By party

  • Others80 yes · 43 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 67 no · 17 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 proceed with the trial of hon. W. A…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-677/to-proceed-with-the-trial-of-hon-w-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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