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House roll call 567 · 33rd Congress · Feb 27, 1855

To suspend the rules and take from the speaker's table, S. 549 (3/3/55) an act to appropriate money for the improvement of the savannah river in the state of ge

On Feb 27, 1855, the House voted 86–62 (S 549). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–48, Others 39–14. 47 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
86
No
62
Did not vote
94
Date
Feb 27, 1855

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 48 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Others39 yes · 14 no · 29 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and take from the…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-567/to-suspend-the-rules-and-take-from-the-speakers (accessed 2026-10-17).