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House roll call 586 · 33rd Congress · Mar 3, 1855

To suspend the rules and discharge the committee of the whole from further consideration of S. 549 (3/3/55) an act for the improvement of the savannah river in

On Mar 3, 1855, the House voted 92–40 (S 549). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–34, Others 48–6. 34 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
92
No
40
Did not vote
110
Date
Mar 3, 1855

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 34 no · 81 didn’t vote
  • Others48 yes · 6 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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