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House roll call 280 · 33rd Congress · May 15, 1854

To adopt the second branch of the resolution, postponing the special order on H.R. 295, the pacific railroad bill, until the 24th instant. (p. 1189-1193)

On May 15, 1854, the House voted 123–53. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 109–12, Others 14–40, Independents 0–1. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
123
No
53
Did not vote
66
Date
May 15, 1854

By party

  • Democrats109 yes · 12 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 40 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 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 adopt the second branch of the…: House Vote, May 15, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-280/to-adopt-the-second-branch-of-the-resolution-postponing (accessed 2026-10-17).