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House roll call 583 · 33rd Congress · Mar 2, 1855

To amend H.R. 594 (3/3/55), making post office appropriations for fiscal 1856, by providing that the postmaster general be authorized to pay to cranstown laurie

On Mar 2, 1855, the House voted 71–74 (HR 594). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–69, Others 45–5. 26 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
74
Did not vote
97
Date
Mar 2, 1855

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 69 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Others45 yes · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 594 (3/3/55), making post…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-583/to-amend-h-r-594-3-3-55-making (accessed 2026-10-17).

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