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House roll call 476 · 33rd Congress · Jan 10, 1855

To amend H.R. 550 so as to provide that any free person who is the head of a family, or who is 21 years of age and a citizen of the U.S. Or who has filed a dec

On Jan 10, 1855, the House voted 73–93 (HR 550). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 58–53, Others 15–40. 53 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
73
No
93
Did not vote
76
Date
Jan 10, 1855

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 53 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 40 no · 27 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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