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House roll call 246 · 32nd Congress · Jul 20, 1852

To table H.R. 284, (8-4-52), a bill giving right of way to all rail and plank roads passing through the public lands belonging to the U.S.

On Jul 20, 1852, the House voted 68–78 (HR 284). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–42, Others 29–36. 39 members voted against their own party.

During the 32nd Congress (1851–1852), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes
68
No
78
Did not vote
93
Date
Jul 20, 1852

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 42 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 36 no · 45 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 table H.R. 284, (8-4-52), a bill giving…: House Vote, Jul 20, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-246/to-table-h-r-284-8-4-52-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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