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House roll call 538 · 33rd Congress · Feb 12, 1855

To suspend the rules and discharge the committee of the whole from further consideration of H.J.RES. 42, to fulfill the stipulations of the ninth article to the

On Feb 12, 1855, the House voted 118–54 (HJR 42). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 63–45, Others 55–9. 45 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
118
No
54
Did not vote
70
Date
Feb 12, 1855

By party

  • Democrats63 yes · 45 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Others55 yes · 9 no · 18 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and discharge the…: House Vote, Feb 12, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-538/to-suspend-the-rules-and-discharge-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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