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House roll call 488 · 33rd Congress · Jan 20, 1855

To pass the substitute bill H.R. 295, as amended. (p. 339-1)

On Jan 20, 1855, the House voted 121–79 (HR 295). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 62–72, Others 59–7. 62 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
121
No
79
Did not vote
42
Date
Jan 20, 1855

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 72 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others59 yes · 7 no · 16 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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