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House roll call 517 · 33rd Congress · Feb 3, 1855

To resolve into the committee of the whole house on the private calendar. (p. 547-2)

On Feb 3, 1855, the House voted 85–77. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 58–42, Others 27–35. 42 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
77
Did not vote
80
Date
Feb 3, 1855

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 42 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others27 yes · 35 no · 20 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 resolve into the committee of the whole…: House Vote, Feb 3, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-517/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-house (accessed 2026-10-17).