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House roll call 491 · 33rd Congress · Jan 20, 1855

To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the main question on passage of H.R. 295 was ordered. (p. 353-1)

On Jan 20, 1855, the House voted 87–104 (HR 295). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 56–71, Others 31–33. 56 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
104
Did not vote
51
Date
Jan 20, 1855

By party

  • Democrats56 yes · 71 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others31 yes · 33 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 table the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Jan 20, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-491/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).