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House roll call 557 · 33rd Congress · Feb 24, 1855

To table an appeal from the decision of the chair, in order to prevent action on a motion to enter upon the journal a paper in the form of a protest against the

On Feb 24, 1855, the House voted 137–46. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 111–9, Others 26–37. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
137
No
46
Did not vote
59
Date
Feb 24, 1855

By party

  • Democrats111 yes · 9 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others26 yes · 37 no · 19 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 table an appeal from the decision of the…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-557/to-table-an-appeal-from-the-decision-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).