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House roll call 692 · 34th Congress · Feb 28, 1857

To suspend rules in order to consider S. 227, a bill making appropriations for the continuation of the improvements of cape fear river, n. C. (p.958-3, 959-1)

On Feb 28, 1857, the House voted 75–84 (S 227). Result: failed. By party: Others 55–45, Democrats 20–38, Republicans 0–1. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
75
No
84
Did not vote
79
Date
Feb 28, 1857

By party

  • Others55 yes · 45 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 38 no · 27 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 suspend rules in order to consider S…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-692/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-consider-s-227 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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