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House roll call 723 · 34th Congress · Mar 3, 1857

To suspend rules in order to consider a bill establishing a line of steamships to south america. (p.991-2)

On Mar 3, 1857, the House voted 46–83. Result: failed. By party: Others 36–50, Democrats 10–32, Republicans 0–1. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
46
No
83
Did not vote
109
Date
Mar 3, 1857

By party

  • Others36 yes · 50 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 32 no · 43 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 rules in order to consider a bill…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-723/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-consider-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-16).

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