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House roll call 698 · 34th Congress · Mar 2, 1857

To consider H. R. 816. (p.962-1)

On Mar 2, 1857, the House voted 102–89 (HR 816). Result: passed. By party: Others 92–34, Democrats 9–55, Republicans 1–0. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
102
No
89
Did not vote
47
Date
Mar 2, 1857

By party

  • Others92 yes · 34 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 55 no · 21 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 consider H. R. 816. (p.962-1): House Vote, Mar 2, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-698/to-consider-h-r-816-p-962-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).