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House roll call 159 · 33rd Congress · May 9, 1854

To order a call of the house. (p. 1143-2)

On May 9, 1854, the House voted 79–36 (HR 236). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–14, Others 15–22. 14 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
79
No
36
Did not vote
127
Date
May 9, 1854

By party

  • Democrats64 yes · 14 no · 81 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 22 no · 45 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 order a call of the house. (p. 1143-2): House Vote, May 9, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-159/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-1143 (accessed 2026-10-17).