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House roll call 519 · 33rd Congress · Feb 5, 1855

To pass S. 256 (2/10/55) a bill for the relief of the west feliciana railroad and the georgia railroad and banking co. (p. 569, 570)

On Feb 5, 1855, the House voted 109–55 (S 256). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–41, Others 45–13, Independents 0–1. 41 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
55
Did not vote
78
Date
Feb 5, 1855

By party

  • Democrats64 yes · 41 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Others45 yes · 13 no · 24 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 pass S. 256 (2/10/55) a bill for the…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-519/to-pass-s-256-2-10-55-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).