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House roll call 688 · 34th Congress · Feb 28, 1857

To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution that the committee of the whole be discharged from further consideration of H. R. 295, a bill to continue the im

On Feb 28, 1857, the House voted 124–55. Result: passed. By party: Others 113–6, Democrats 10–50, Republicans 1–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
124
No
55
Did not vote
58
Date
Feb 28, 1857

By party

  • Others113 yes · 6 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 50 no · 25 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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