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House roll call 487 · 33rd Congress · Jan 20, 1855

To table the substitute for H.R. 295 as amended. (p. 339-3)

On Jan 20, 1855, the House voted 79–123 (HR 295). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 67–68, Others 12–55. 67 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
79
No
123
Did not vote
40
Date
Jan 20, 1855

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 68 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 55 no · 15 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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