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House roll call 589 · 33rd Congress · Mar 3, 1855

To suspend the rules and take from the speaker's table S. 611, an act continuing certain public works in the state of massachusetts. (p. 1155)

On Mar 3, 1855, the House voted 84–67 (S 611). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–62, Others 51–5. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
84
No
67
Did not vote
91
Date
Mar 3, 1855

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 62 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Others51 yes · 5 no · 26 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, Mar 3, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-589/to-suspend-the-rules-and-take-from-the-speakers (accessed 2026-10-17).