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House roll call 550 · 33rd Congress · Feb 19, 1855

To pass H.R. 117 over the President's veto. H.R. 117 is an act to provide for the ascertainment and satisfaction of claims of american citizens for spoliations

On Feb 19, 1855, the House voted 113–86 (HR 117). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–81, Others 60–5. 53 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
86
Did not vote
43
Date
Feb 19, 1855

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 81 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others60 yes · 5 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 pass H.R. 117 over the President's veto…: House Vote, Feb 19, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-550/to-pass-h-r-117-over-the-presidents-veto (accessed 2026-10-17).