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House roll call 481 · 33rd Congress · Jan 18, 1855

To table H.R. 295, a bill to provide for the establishment of a railroad and telegraphic communication between the atlantic states and the pacific ocean. (p. 3

On Jan 18, 1855, the House voted 54–126 (HR 295). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–73, Others 8–53. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
54
No
126
Did not vote
62
Date
Jan 18, 1855

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 73 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 53 no · 21 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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