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House roll call 599 · 34th Congress · Feb 2, 1857

To suspend rules to prevent reading of H. R. 187. (p.539-3, 540-1)

On Feb 2, 1857, the House voted 112–76 (HR 187). Result: passed. By party: Others 85–30, Democrats 26–46, Republicans 1–0. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
112
No
76
Did not vote
50
Date
Feb 2, 1857

By party

  • Others85 yes · 30 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 46 no · 13 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 suspend rules to prevent reading of H. R…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-599/to-suspend-rules-to-prevent-reading-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).