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House roll call 581 · 33rd Congress · Mar 2, 1855

To suspend the rules requiring that a bill containing an appropriation be first considered in committee of the whole, for the purpose of having the house procee

On Mar 2, 1855, the House voted 105–55 (S 591). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–50, Others 52–5, Independents 1–0. 50 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
105
No
55
Did not vote
82
Date
Mar 2, 1855

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 50 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Others52 yes · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules requiring that a bill…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1855,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-581/to-suspend-the-rules-requiring-that-a-bill-containing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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