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House roll call 148 · 33rd Congress · May 1, 1854

To pass H.R. 291 (10 stat 303, july 17, 1854), a bill to provide for the construction of certain roads in the territory of mexico. (p. 562, 1030)

On May 1, 1854, the House voted 73–59 (HR 291). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–46, Others 33–13. 40 members voted against their own party.

During the 33rd Congress (1853–1854), Franklin Pierce was president.

Yes
73
No
59
Did not vote
110
Date
May 1, 1854

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 46 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Others33 yes · 13 no · 36 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 pass H.R. 291 (10 stat 303, july 17…: House Vote, May 1, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-148/to-pass-h-r-291-10-stat-303-july (accessed 2026-10-17).