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House roll call 578 · 33rd Congress · Mar 2, 1855

To amend H.R. 562 by appropriating the sum of $30,000 for the purchase of camels and dromedaries to be employed for military purposes. (p. 1063-3)

On Mar 2, 1855, the House voted 66–90 (HR 562). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–53, Others 20–37, Independents 1–0. 45 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
66
No
90
Did not vote
86
Date
Mar 2, 1855

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 53 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Others20 yes · 37 no · 25 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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