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House roll call 116 · 33rd Congress · Apr 3, 1854

To suspend the rules and offer a resolution to request the President to open negotiations with great britian with a view to ascertaining on what condition it wi

On Apr 3, 1854, the House voted 29–119. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–88, Others 17–31. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
29
No
119
Did not vote
94
Date
Apr 3, 1854

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 88 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 31 no · 34 didn’t vote

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 and offer a resolution…: House Vote, Apr 3, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-116/to-suspend-the-rules-and-offer-a-resolution-to (accessed 2026-10-17).