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House roll call 508 · 33rd Congress · Jan 27, 1855

To amend H.R. 117, so that the title reads "an act to accomplish the following objects--to enable unscrupulous companies, etc., to further aggrandize themselves

On Jan 27, 1855, the House voted 1–120 (HR 117). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–67, Others 0–52, Independents 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
1
No
120
Did not vote
121
Date
Jan 27, 1855

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 67 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 52 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 amend H.R. 117, so that the title reads…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-508/to-amend-h-r-117-so-that-the-title (accessed 2026-10-17).