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House roll call 480 · 33rd Congress · Jan 17, 1855

To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which a resolution relative to the resignation of the hon. Rufus choate and the management of the smithsonian instit

On Jan 17, 1855, the House voted 94–82. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–67, Others 45–15. 49 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
94
No
82
Did not vote
66
Date
Jan 17, 1855

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 67 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others45 yes · 15 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 motion to reconsider the vote by…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-480/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).

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