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House roll call 593 · 33rd Congress · Mar 3, 1855

To pass H.R. 96 over the President's veto. H.R. 96 is an act making appropriations for transportation of the U.S. Mail by ocean steamers and otherwise for fis

On Mar 3, 1855, the House voted 79–99 (HR 96). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–81, Others 43–18, Independents 1–0. 35 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
79
No
99
Did not vote
64
Date
Mar 3, 1855

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 81 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others43 yes · 18 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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