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House roll call 240 · 32nd Congress · Jul 17, 1852

To table H.R. 300, a bill to admit railroad iron free of duty. (p. 1822-3)

On Jul 17, 1852, the House voted 51–64 (HR 300). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–33, Others 22–31. 29 members voted against their own party.

During the 32nd Congress (1851–1852), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes
51
No
64
Did not vote
124
Date
Jul 17, 1852

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 33 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Others22 yes · 31 no · 57 didn’t vote

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 table H.R. 300, a bill to admit railroad…: House Vote, Jul 17, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-240/to-table-h-r-300-a-bill-to-admit (accessed 2026-10-17).