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House roll call 216 · 33rd Congress · May 11, 1854

To call the roll, to enable members present to offer excuses for those who may be absent. (p. 1173-1)

On May 11, 1854, the House voted 52–53. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–49, Others 35–4. 17 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
52
No
53
Did not vote
137
Date
May 11, 1854

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 49 no · 93 didn’t vote
  • Others35 yes · 4 no · 43 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 call the roll, to enable members present…: House Vote, May 11, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-216/to-call-the-roll-to-enable-members-present-to (accessed 2026-10-17).