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House roll call 99 · 33rd Congress · Mar 20, 1854

To suspend the rules and make H.R. 295 a special order of business for the second tuesday in may next. H.R. 295 provides for construction of a railroad and tel

On Mar 20, 1854, the House voted 101–76 (HR 295). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 61–52, Others 40–24. 52 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
101
No
76
Did not vote
65
Date
Mar 20, 1854

By party

  • Democrats61 yes · 52 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Others40 yes · 24 no · 18 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 make H.R. 295 a…: House Vote, Mar 20, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-99/to-suspend-the-rules-and-make-h-r-295 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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