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House roll call 540 · 33rd Congress · Feb 12, 1855

To adjourn, during debate of H.J.RES. 47, to fulfill the stiuplations of the 9th article of the treaty of 1819 between the United States and spain. (p. 695)

On Feb 12, 1855, the House voted 86–88 (HJR 47). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 69–40, Others 17–48. 40 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
86
No
88
Did not vote
68
Date
Feb 12, 1855

By party

  • Democrats69 yes · 40 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 48 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn, during debate of H.J.RES. 47, to…: House Vote, Feb 12…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-540/to-adjourn-during-debate-of-h-j-res-47 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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