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House roll call 472 · 33rd Congress · Jan 9, 1855

To amend a resolution that debate in committee of the whole on H.R. 295, the pacific railroad bill, be terminated on jan. 16th, by providing that debate be term

On Jan 9, 1855, the House voted 68–96. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–37, Others 2–59. 37 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
68
No
96
Did not vote
78
Date
Jan 9, 1855

By party

  • Democrats66 yes · 37 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 59 no · 21 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 a resolution that debate in…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-472/to-amend-a-resolution-that-debate-in-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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