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House roll call 594 · 33rd Congress · Mar 3, 1855

To suspend the rules and discharge the committee of the whole from the further consideration of S. 436, an act for the improvement of the navigation of the papa

On Mar 3, 1855, the House voted 82–66 (S 436). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–41, Others 30–25, Independents 1–0. 41 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
82
No
66
Did not vote
94
Date
Mar 3, 1855

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 41 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Others30 yes · 25 no · 27 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and discharge the…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-594/to-suspend-the-rules-and-discharge-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).