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House roll call 485 · 33rd Congress · Jan 20, 1855

To amend H.R. 295 so as to reduce the number of railroads to one instead of three. The amendment provides one grand trunk railroad and telegraphic line from so

On Jan 20, 1855, the House voted 104–91 (HR 295). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–73, Others 47–18. 57 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
91
Did not vote
47
Date
Jan 20, 1855

By party

  • Democrats57 yes · 73 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others47 yes · 18 no · 17 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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