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House roll call 696 · 34th Congress · Mar 2, 1857

To suspend the rules and discharge the committee of the whole from further consideration of S. 119, a bill to authorize the construction of 10 sloops of war.

On Mar 2, 1857, the House voted 109–75 (S 119). Result: passed. By party: Others 59–55, Democrats 50–19, Republicans 0–1. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
75
Did not vote
54
Date
Mar 2, 1857

By party

  • Others59 yes · 55 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 19 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 1 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 discharge the…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-696/to-suspend-the-rules-and-discharge-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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