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House roll call 593 · 34th Congress · Jan 26, 1857

To suspend the rules and introduce H. R. 785 (11 stat. 523, app. 3/3/1857), a bill for the relief of the wife and children of elijah king. (p.478-2)

On Jan 26, 1857, the House voted 134–33 (HR 785). Result: passed. By party: Others 107–2, Democrats 26–31, Republicans 1–0. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
134
No
33
Did not vote
71
Date
Jan 26, 1857

By party

  • Others107 yes · 2 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 31 no · 28 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 the rules and introduce H. R. 785…: House Vote, Jan 26…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-593/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-h-r-785 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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