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House roll call 153 · 33rd Congress · May 6, 1854

To adjourn, in order to terminate debate on H.R. 342.

On May 6, 1854, the House voted 77–78 (HR 342). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–70, Others 43–8, Independents 1–0. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
77
No
78
Did not vote
87
Date
May 6, 1854

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 70 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others43 yes · 8 no · 31 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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