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House roll call 716 · 34th Congress · Mar 3, 1857

To pass H. R. 741, for the relief of sick and disabled seamen. (p.978-1)

On Mar 3, 1857, the House voted 107–62 (HR 741). Result: passed. By party: Others 77–32, Democrats 29–30, Republicans 1–0. 29 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
107
No
62
Did not vote
69
Date
Mar 3, 1857

By party

  • Others77 yes · 32 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 30 no · 26 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. 741, for the relief of sick…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-716/to-pass-h-r-741-for-the-relief-of (accessed 2026-10-17).