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House roll call 486 · 33rd Congress · Jan 20, 1855

To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which an amendment to H.R. 295 reducing the number of railroads from three to one was agreed to. (p. 339-2)

On Jan 20, 1855, the House voted 108–92 (HR 295). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 63–72, Others 45–20. 63 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
108
No
92
Did not vote
42
Date
Jan 20, 1855

By party

  • Democrats63 yes · 72 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others45 yes · 20 no · 17 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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