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House roll call 478 · 33rd Congress · Jan 17, 1855

To table a resolution that the communication from hon. Rufus choate resigning his office as one of the regents of the smithsonian institution be referred to a c

On Jan 17, 1855, the House voted 81–84. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–39, Others 15–45. 39 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
81
No
84
Did not vote
77
Date
Jan 17, 1855

By party

  • Democrats66 yes · 39 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 45 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 table a resolution that the communication…: House Vote, Jan 17…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-478/to-table-a-resolution-that-the-communication-from-hon (accessed 2026-10-14).

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