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House roll call 509 · 33rd Congress · Jan 29, 1855

To pass H.J.RES. 49, disapproving of an act of the legislative assembly of the territory of minnesota, entitled "an act to incorporate the transit railroad co."

On Jan 29, 1855, the House voted 116–16 (HJR 49). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 63–15, Others 53–1. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
116
No
16
Did not vote
110
Date
Jan 29, 1855

By party

  • Democrats63 yes · 15 no · 81 didn’t vote
  • Others53 yes · 1 no · 28 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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