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House roll call 109 · 33rd Congress · Mar 27, 1854

To pass a resolution making H.R. 295, the pacific railroad bill, the special order of business for the third tuesday in may. (p. 758-1)

On Mar 27, 1854, the House voted 129–40. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 75–37, Others 54–3. 37 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
129
No
40
Did not vote
73
Date
Mar 27, 1854

By party

  • Democrats75 yes · 37 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Others54 yes · 3 no · 25 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 pass a resolution making H.R. 295, the…: House Vote, Mar 27, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-109/to-pass-a-resolution-making-h-r-295-the (accessed 2026-10-16).

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