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House roll call 108 · 33rd Congress · Mar 27, 1854

To suspend the rules and consider a resolution making H.R. 295, the pacific railroad bill, the special order of business for the third tuesday in may. (p. 758-

On Mar 27, 1854, the House voted 128–39. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 75–35, Others 52–4, Independents 1–0. 35 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
128
No
39
Did not vote
75
Date
Mar 27, 1854

By party

  • Democrats75 yes · 35 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others52 yes · 4 no · 26 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 consider a…: House Vote, Mar 27, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-108/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-a-resolution-making (accessed 2026-10-15).

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