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House roll call 17 · 33rd Congress · Dec 20, 1853

To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which H.J.RES. 6, providing for the purchase of MT. Vernon was tabled. (p. 69-2)

On Dec 20, 1853, the House voted 97–84 (HJR 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 90–33, Others 7–51. 33 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
84
Did not vote
61
Date
Dec 20, 1853

By party

  • Democrats90 yes · 33 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 51 no · 24 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 table the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-17/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).