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House roll call 547 · 33rd Congress · Feb 17, 1855

To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which an amendment to H.R. 595 was agreed to, said amendment relatint to transportation of U.S. Mail between new

On Feb 17, 1855, the House voted 103–77 (HR 595). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–66, Others 48–11, Independents 1–0. 54 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
103
No
77
Did not vote
62
Date
Feb 17, 1855

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 66 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others48 yes · 11 no · 23 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 table the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-547/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).

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