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House roll call 506 · 33rd Congress · Jan 27, 1855

To pass H.R. 117, providing for the ascertainment and satisfaction of claims of american citizens for spoliations committed by the french prior to july 31, 1801

On Jan 27, 1855, the House voted 111–77 (HR 117). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–72, Others 56–5, Independents 1–0. 54 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
77
Did not vote
54
Date
Jan 27, 1855

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 72 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others56 yes · 5 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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 H.R. 117, providing for the…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-506/to-pass-h-r-117-providing-for-the-ascertainment (accessed 2026-10-17).