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House roll call 231 · 33rd Congress · May 11, 1854

That the house resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the private calendar.

On May 11, 1854, the House voted 65–85. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–78, Others 37–7. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
65
No
85
Did not vote
92
Date
May 11, 1854

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 78 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Others37 yes · 7 no · 38 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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