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House roll call 139 · 33rd Congress · Apr 19, 1854

To order the previous question on a motion to refer S. 44 to the committee on the whole. (p. 953)

On Apr 19, 1854, the House voted 85–53 (S 44). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–50, Others 47–3, Independents 1–0. 37 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
53
Did not vote
104
Date
Apr 19, 1854

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 50 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Others47 yes · 3 no · 32 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 order the previous question on a motion…: House Vote, Apr 19, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-139/to-order-the-previous-question-on-a-motion-to (accessed 2026-10-17).