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House roll call 172 · 33rd Congress · May 11, 1854

To order a call of the house.

On May 11, 1854, the House voted 74–45. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 62–15, Others 12–29, Independents 0–1. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
74
No
45
Did not vote
123
Date
May 11, 1854

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 15 no · 82 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 29 no · 41 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 order a call of the house.: House Vote, May 11, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-172/to-order-a-call-of-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).