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House roll call 575 · 33rd Congress · Mar 1, 1855

To suspend the rules for the purpose of discharging the committee of the whole from further consideration of H.R. 698, a bill for the relief of citizens on publ

On Mar 1, 1855, the House voted 74–83 (HR 698). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–37, Others 8–45, Independents 0–1. 37 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
74
No
83
Did not vote
85
Date
Mar 1, 1855

By party

  • Democrats66 yes · 37 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 45 no · 29 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 suspend the rules for the purpose of…: House Vote, Mar 1, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-575/to-suspend-the-rules-for-the-purpose-of-discharging (accessed 2026-10-17).