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House roll call 562 · 34th Congress · Jan 5, 1857

To suspend rules in order to consider H. R. 782 (11 stat. 163, app. 2/21/1857), to increase the pay of the officers of the army. (p.232-1)

On Jan 5, 1857, the House voted 115–65 (HR 782). Result: passed. By party: Others 70–49, Democrats 45–16, Republicans 1–0. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
115
No
65
Did not vote
57
Date
Jan 5, 1857

By party

  • Others70 yes · 49 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 16 no · 24 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 in order to consider H. R…: House Vote, Jan 5, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-562/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-consider-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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