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House roll call 228 · 33rd Congress · May 11, 1854

To excuse MR. Sage from voting because of his doubts as to the correctness of the decision of the chair in overruling the question of order that the house stand

On May 11, 1854, the House voted 57–83. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–63, Others 22–20. 35 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
57
No
83
Did not vote
102
Date
May 11, 1854

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 63 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Others22 yes · 20 no · 40 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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