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House roll call 473 · 33rd Congress · Jan 9, 1855

To table H.R. 550, a bill to amend an act entitled "an act to graduate and reduce the price of the public lands to actual settlers and cultivators." (p. 223-2)

On Jan 9, 1855, the House voted 65–98 (HR 550). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–76, Others 32–22. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
65
No
98
Did not vote
79
Date
Jan 9, 1855

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 76 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others32 yes · 22 no · 28 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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