To pass H.J.RES. 31 (3-2-53), a bill providing that in addition to the number of public documents usually ordered by each house there be printed extra copies fo

On Feb 5, 1853, the House voted 117–34 (HJR 31). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 77–7, Others 40–27. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 32nd Congress (1851–1852), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes: 117
No: 34
Did not vote: 88
Date: Feb 5, 1853

By party

Democrats77 yes · 7 no · 45 didn’t vote
Others40 yes · 27 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Calvin Mason D-KY voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted no
Joseph Addison Woodward D-SC voted no
John Mcqueen D-SC voted no
William Ferguson Colcock D-SC voted no
Thomas Hamlet Averett D-VA voted no

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.J.RES. 31 (3-2-53), a bill…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-403/to-pass-h-j-res-31-3-2-53 (accessed 2026-10-17).