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House roll call 579 · 33rd Congress · Mar 2, 1855

To amend an amendment of the Senate to H.R. 562. The Senate amendment proposes that there shall be added to the army two regiments of infantry and two regiment

On Mar 2, 1855, the House voted 102–70 (HR 562). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–48, Others 38–22. 48 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
102
No
70
Did not vote
70
Date
Mar 2, 1855

By party

  • Democrats64 yes · 48 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Others38 yes · 22 no · 22 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 amend an amendment of the Senate to H.R…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-579/to-amend-an-amendment-of-the-senate-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).