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House roll call 227 · 33rd Congress · May 11, 1854

To order a call of the house. (p. 1176)

On May 11, 1854, the House voted 45–79. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–71, Others 29–8. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
45
No
79
Did not vote
118
Date
May 11, 1854

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 71 no · 72 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 8 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. 1176): House Vote, May 11, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-227/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-1176 (accessed 2026-10-17).