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House roll call 555 · 33rd Congress · Feb 22, 1855

To table H.R. 754, granting to the state of alabama public lands to aid in the construction of railroads through specified points. (p. 891-2)

On Feb 22, 1855, the House voted 97–78 (HR 754). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–55, Others 37–23. 55 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
78
Did not vote
67
Date
Feb 22, 1855

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 55 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others37 yes · 23 no · 22 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 table H.R. 754, granting to the state of…: House Vote, Feb 22, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-555/to-table-h-r-754-granting-to-the-state (accessed 2026-10-16).

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