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House roll call 559 · 33rd Congress · Feb 24, 1855

To concur in an amendment reported by the committee of the whole to H.R. 569, said amendment providing to reduce by 20% the duties imposed by an act of july 30,

On Feb 24, 1855, the House voted 126–82 (HR 569). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 115–24, Others 11–57, Independents 0–1. 24 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
126
No
82
Did not vote
34
Date
Feb 24, 1855

By party

  • Democrats115 yes · 24 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 57 no · 14 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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