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House roll call 539 · 33rd Congress · Feb 12, 1855

To adjourn during debate on H.J.RES. 47, to fulfill the stipulation of the 9th article of a treaty between the United States and spain of 1819. (p. 695)

On Feb 12, 1855, the House voted 61–113 (HJR 47). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 49–60, Others 12–53. 49 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
61
No
113
Did not vote
68
Date
Feb 12, 1855

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 60 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 53 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, “To adjourn during debate on H.J.RES. 47, to…: House Vote, Feb 12, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-539/to-adjourn-during-debate-on-h-j-res-47 (accessed 2026-10-17).