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House roll call 685 · 34th Congress · Feb 28, 1857

To table H. R. 850, to protect the people against corrupt and secret influence in matters of legislation. (p.953-2)

On Feb 28, 1857, the House voted 81–106 (HR 850). Result: failed. By party: Others 67–54, Democrats 13–52, Republicans 1–0. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
81
No
106
Did not vote
51
Date
Feb 28, 1857

By party

  • Others67 yes · 54 no · 31 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 table H. R. 850, to protect the people…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-685/to-table-h-r-850-to-protect-the-people (accessed 2026-10-17).

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