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House roll call 484 · 33rd Congress · Jan 20, 1855

To refer H.R. 295 and pending amendments to a select committee of 13. (p. 338-3)

On Jan 20, 1855, the House voted 71–117 (HR 295). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–86, Others 31–31. 40 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
117
Did not vote
54
Date
Jan 20, 1855

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 86 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others31 yes · 31 no · 20 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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