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House roll call 545 · 33rd Congress · Feb 17, 1855

To reconsider the vote by which the main question on H.R. 595 was ordered to be put. (p. 796-2)

On Feb 17, 1855, the House voted 51–114 (HR 595). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–63, Others 7–50, Independents 0–1. 44 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
51
No
114
Did not vote
77
Date
Feb 17, 1855

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 63 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 50 no · 25 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 reconsider the vote by which the main…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-545/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-main-question (accessed 2026-10-16).

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