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House roll call 549 · 33rd Congress · Feb 19, 1855

To order the previous question on the passage of H.R. 117 over the President's veto. H.R. 117 is an act to provide for the ascertainment and satisfaction of CL

On Feb 19, 1855, the House voted 112–77 (HR 117). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 104–22, Others 8–54, Independents 0–1. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
112
No
77
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 19, 1855

By party

  • Democrats104 yes · 22 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 54 no · 20 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 order the previous question on the…: House Vote, Feb 19, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-549/to-order-the-previous-question-on-the-passage-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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