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House roll call 536 · 33rd Congress · Feb 12, 1855

To suspend rules and consider H.R. 685, a bill providing for an express mail overland from ST. Louis to san francisco. (p. 691-3)

On Feb 12, 1855, the House voted 104–65 (HR 685). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–48, Others 45–17. 48 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
65
Did not vote
73
Date
Feb 12, 1855

By party

  • Democrats59 yes · 48 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others45 yes · 17 no · 20 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 suspend rules and consider H.R. 685, a…: House Vote, Feb 12, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-536/to-suspend-rules-and-consider-h-r-685-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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