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House roll call 494 · 33rd Congress · Jan 22, 1855

To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the house refused to recommit H.R. 295 to the select committee of 13. (p. 354-2)

On Jan 22, 1855, the House voted 98–103 (HR 295). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 63–73, Others 35–30. 63 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
98
No
103
Did not vote
41
Date
Jan 22, 1855

By party

  • Democrats63 yes · 73 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others35 yes · 30 no · 17 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 22, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-494/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).