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House roll call 497 · 33rd Congress · Jan 22, 1855

To pass H.R 295. (p. 218-1)

On Jan 22, 1855, the House voted 109–97 (HR 295). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 61–77, Others 47–20, Independents 1–0. 61 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
97
Did not vote
36
Date
Jan 22, 1855

By party

  • Democrats61 yes · 77 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others47 yes · 20 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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 pass H.R 295. (p. 218-1): House Vote, Jan 22, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-497/to-pass-h-r-295-p-218-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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