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House roll call 235 · 33rd Congress · May 11, 1854

That the house resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the private calendar. (p. 1178-2)

On May 11, 1854, the House voted 54–83. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–76, Others 31–7. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
54
No
83
Did not vote
105
Date
May 11, 1854

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 76 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Others31 yes · 7 no · 44 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, “That the house resolve itself into a…: House Vote, May 11, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-235/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-a-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).