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House roll call 594 · 34th Congress · Jan 26, 1857

To pass H. R. 785 (11 stat. 523, app. 3/3/1857), a bill for the relief of the wife and children of elijah king. (p.4783)

On Jan 26, 1857, the House voted 123–33 (HR 785). Result: passed. By party: Others 105–6, Democrats 17–27, Republicans 1–0. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
123
No
33
Did not vote
82
Date
Jan 26, 1857

By party

  • Others105 yes · 6 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 27 no · 41 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 pass H. R. 785 (11 stat. 523, app…: House Vote, Jan 26, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-594/to-pass-h-r-785-11-stat-523-app (accessed 2026-10-17).