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House roll call 553 · 33rd Congress · Feb 21, 1855

To table the report of the conference committee on S. 96 (2/28/55), to provide for the payment of certain creditors of the late republic of texas. (p. 866-1)

On Feb 21, 1855, the House voted 46–140 (S 96). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–89, Others 13–50, Independents 0–1. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
46
No
140
Did not vote
56
Date
Feb 21, 1855

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 89 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 50 no · 19 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the report of the conference…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-553/to-table-the-report-of-the-conference-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).