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Senate roll call 505 · 33rd Congress · Feb 28, 1855

To amend bill H.R. 595, making appropriations for the transportation of the U.S. Mail by ocean steamer and otherwise, during the fiscal year ending june 30, 185

On Feb 28, 1855, the Senate voted 16–30 (HR 595). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–19, Others 5–12. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
16
No
30
Did not vote
22
Date
Feb 28, 1855

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 19 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 12 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend bill H.R. 595, making…: Senate Vote, Feb 28, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-S-505/to-amend-bill-h-r-595-making-appropriations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).