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House roll call 701 · 34th Congress · Mar 2, 1857

To suspend rules in order to consider H. R. 308, an appropriation for the removal of impediments to the navigation of the mississippi river, by contract. (p.96

On Mar 2, 1857, the House voted 109–53 (HR 308). Result: passed. By party: Others 99–8, Democrats 9–45, Republicans 1–0. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
53
Did not vote
76
Date
Mar 2, 1857

By party

  • Others99 yes · 8 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 45 no · 31 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, Mar 2, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-701/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-consider-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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