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House roll call 532 · 33rd Congress · Feb 9, 1855

To strike the enacting clause of H.R. 59, extending patent privileges of samuel colt. (p. 655-3)

On Feb 9, 1855, the House voted 111–68 (HR 59). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 70–48, Others 40–20, Independents 1–0. 48 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
68
Did not vote
63
Date
Feb 9, 1855

By party

  • Democrats70 yes · 48 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others40 yes · 20 no · 22 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 strike the enacting clause of H.R. 59…: House Vote, Feb 9, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-532/to-strike-the-enacting-clause-of-h-r-59 (accessed 2026-10-17).