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House roll call 596 · 33rd Congress · Mar 3, 1855

To suspend the rules in order to discharge the committee of the whole from S. 530, an act to continue the improvements in the harbor of newark, new jersey. (p.

On Mar 3, 1855, the House voted 84–43 (S 530). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–40, Others 52–3. 32 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
84
No
43
Did not vote
115
Date
Mar 3, 1855

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 40 no · 87 didn’t vote
  • Others52 yes · 3 no · 27 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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