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House roll call 531 · 33rd Congress · Feb 9, 1855

That house resolve itself into a committee of the whole house for the purpose of taking up bills on the private calendar, particularly the bill H.R. 59, for the

On Feb 9, 1855, the House voted 127–50. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 69–43, Others 58–7. 43 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
127
No
50
Did not vote
65
Date
Feb 9, 1855

By party

  • Democrats69 yes · 43 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Others58 yes · 7 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, “That house resolve itself into a committee…: House Vote, Feb 9, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-531/that-house-resolve-itself-into-a-committee-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).