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House roll call 97 · 32nd Congress · Apr 2, 1852

To commit to the committee of the whole on the state of the union H.R. 12, a bill to grant land to iowa for the construction of railroads.

On Apr 2, 1852, the House voted 115–50 (HR 12). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 62–27, Others 53–23. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
115
No
50
Did not vote
74
Date
Apr 2, 1852

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 27 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others53 yes · 23 no · 34 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 commit to the committee of the whole on…: House Vote, Apr 2, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-97/to-commit-to-the-committee-of-the-whole-on (accessed 2026-10-17).