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House roll call 585 · 33rd Congress · Mar 2, 1855

To suspend the rules and discharge the committee of the whole from further consideration of S. 549 (3/3/55) an act to appropriate money for the improvement of t

On Mar 2, 1855, the House voted 76–35 (S 549). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–27, Others 36–8. 27 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
76
No
35
Did not vote
131
Date
Mar 2, 1855

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 27 no · 92 didn’t vote
  • Others36 yes · 8 no · 38 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 the rules and discharge the…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-585/to-suspend-the-rules-and-discharge-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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