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House roll call 479 · 33rd Congress · Jan 17, 1855

To pass a resolution that the communication of the hon. Rufus choate resigning his office as one of the regents of the smithsonian shall be referred to a commit

On Jan 17, 1855, the House voted 93–85. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–66, Others 49–19. 44 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
93
No
85
Did not vote
64
Date
Jan 17, 1855

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 66 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others49 yes · 19 no · 14 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 pass a resolution that the communication…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-479/to-pass-a-resolution-that-the-communication-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).