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House roll call 700 · 34th Congress · Mar 2, 1857

To pass H. R. 816. (p.963-1)

On Mar 2, 1857, the House voted 118–79 (HR 816). Result: passed. By party: Others 103–24, Democrats 15–55, Republicans 1–0. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
118
No
79
Did not vote
40
Date
Mar 2, 1857

By party

  • Others103 yes · 24 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 55 no · 15 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. 816. (p.963-1): House Vote, Mar 2, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-700/to-pass-h-r-816-p-963-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).