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House roll call 220 · 33rd Congress · May 11, 1854

To dispense with all further proceedings in the call, and thereby to open the doors and proceed with the regular legislative business of the house. (p. 1175-1)

On May 11, 1854, the House voted 45–55. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–48, Others 27–7. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
45
No
55
Did not vote
142
Date
May 11, 1854

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 48 no · 93 didn’t vote
  • Others27 yes · 7 no · 48 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 dispense with all further proceedings in…: House Vote, May 11, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-220/to-dispense-with-all-further-proceedings-in-the-call (accessed 2026-10-17).