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House roll call 492 · 33rd Congress · Jan 22, 1855

To reconsider the vote by which the main question, on passage of H.R. 295, was ordered to be put. (p. 352-3)

On Jan 22, 1855, the House voted 105–92 (HR 295). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 74–56, Others 31–36. 56 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
105
No
92
Did not vote
45
Date
Jan 22, 1855

By party

  • Democrats74 yes · 56 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others31 yes · 36 no · 15 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 reconsider the vote by which the main…: House Vote, Jan 22, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-492/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-main-question (accessed 2026-10-17).