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House roll call 548 · 33rd Congress · Feb 17, 1855

To pass H.R. 595. (p. 797)

On Feb 17, 1855, the House voted 99–82 (HR 595). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–69, Others 47–13, Independents 1–0. 51 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
82
Did not vote
61
Date
Feb 17, 1855

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 69 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others47 yes · 13 no · 22 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 pass H.R. 595. (p. 797): House Vote, Feb 17, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-548/to-pass-h-r-595-p-797 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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