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House roll call 347 · 33rd Congress · Jun 20, 1854

Shall H.R. 342, (10 stat 302, july 29, 1854) a bill to aid in the construction of a railroad in the territory of minnesota, be rejected.

On Jun 20, 1854, the House voted 65–95 (HR 342). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–57, Others 19–38. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
65
No
95
Did not vote
82
Date
Jun 20, 1854

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 57 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 38 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, “Shall H.R. 342, (10 stat 302, july 29, 1854)…: House Vote, Jun 20…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-347/shall-h-r-342-10-stat-302-july-29 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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