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House roll call 393 · 33rd Congress · Jul 17, 1854

To suspend the rules, so that the comm. On public lands may report S. 11, to make a grant of land to the state of iowa to aid in the construction of railroads i

On Jul 17, 1854, the House voted 70–70 (S 11). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–46, Others 26–24. 44 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
70
No
70
Did not vote
102
Date
Jul 17, 1854

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 46 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Others26 yes · 24 no · 32 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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