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House roll call 520 · 33rd Congress · Feb 5, 1855

To suspend the rules and consider a resolution providing that during the remainder of this session, debate in committee of the whole shall be strictly confined

On Feb 5, 1855, the House voted 103–73. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–31, Others 18–41, Independents 0–1. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
103
No
73
Did not vote
66
Date
Feb 5, 1855

By party

  • Democrats85 yes · 31 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others18 yes · 41 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 suspend the rules and consider a…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-520/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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