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House roll call 577 · 33rd Congress · Mar 2, 1855

To agree to a Senate amendment to H.R. 562 (3/3/55) the army appropriations bill for fiscal 1856, said amendment providing that a specified board of officers be

On Mar 2, 1855, the House voted 62–101 (HR 562). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–62, Others 18–39. 44 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
62
No
101
Did not vote
79
Date
Mar 2, 1855

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 62 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Others18 yes · 39 no · 25 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 agree to a Senate amendment to H.R. 562…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-577/to-agree-to-a-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).