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House roll call 689 · 34th Congress · Feb 28, 1857

To agree to resolution to dismiss committee from consideration of H. R. 295, to continue improvement of the cape fear river in n.c., and that it shall be in ord

On Feb 28, 1857, the House voted 106–66. Result: passed. By party: Others 95–15, Democrats 10–52, Republicans 1–0. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
106
No
66
Did not vote
65
Date
Feb 28, 1857

By party

  • Others95 yes · 15 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 52 no · 23 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 resolution to dismiss committee…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-689/to-agree-to-resolution-to-dismiss-committee-from-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).

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