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House roll call 490 · 33rd Congress · Jan 20, 1855

To adjourn, during debate on H.R. 295 (p. 340-3)

On Jan 20, 1855, the House voted 96–100 (HR 295). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 62–69, Others 34–31. 62 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
96
No
100
Did not vote
46
Date
Jan 20, 1855

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 69 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others34 yes · 31 no · 17 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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