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House roll call 521 · 33rd Congress · Feb 5, 1855

To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution that in the opinion of this house, the existence of secret, oath-bound political associations, having in view an

On Feb 5, 1855, the House voted 104–78. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–31, Others 13–46, Independents 0–1. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
104
No
78
Did not vote
60
Date
Feb 5, 1855

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 31 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 46 no · 23 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 suspend the rules and introduce a…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-521/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-resolution-that (accessed 2026-10-15).