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House roll call 143 · 33rd Congress · Apr 20, 1854

To agree to a Senate amendment to H.R. 47 (10 stat 276, may 10, 1854), a bill making appropriations for the military academy for fiscal 1855. The amendment app

On Apr 20, 1854, the House voted 69–66 (HR 47). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–44, Others 25–21, Independents 0–1. 44 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
69
No
66
Did not vote
107
Date
Apr 20, 1854

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 44 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Others25 yes · 21 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 agree to a Senate amendment to H.R. 47…: House Vote, Apr 20, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-143/to-agree-to-a-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).