To pass H.R. 348 (3-2-53), a bill to organize the territorial government of columbia. (p. 555-1)

On Feb 10, 1853, the House voted 129–29 (HR 348). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 72–11, Others 57–18. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 129
No: 29
Did not vote: 81
Date: Feb 10, 1853

By party

Democrats72 yes · 11 no · 46 didn’t vote
Others57 yes · 18 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Sampson Willis Harris D-AL voted no
George Smith Houston D-AL voted no
Williamson Robert Winfield Cobb D-AL voted no
Cyrus Livingston Dunham D-IN voted no
Isaac Wildrick D-NJ voted no
Daniel Wallace D-SC voted no
John Mcqueen D-SC voted no
William Ferguson Colcock D-SC voted no
George Washington Jones D-TN voted no
Isham Green Harris D-TN voted no
John Letcher 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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