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House roll call 537 · 33rd Congress · Feb 12, 1855

To suspend rules and discharge the committee of the whole house from further consideration of S. 430 (3/2/55) directing payment to henry s. Sanford of certain m

On Feb 12, 1855, the House voted 98–71 (S 430). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–60, Others 49–10, Independents 0–1. 49 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
98
No
71
Did not vote
73
Date
Feb 12, 1855

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 60 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others49 yes · 10 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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