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House roll call 248 · 33rd Congress · May 11, 1854

That the house resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the private calendar. (p. 1180-5)

On May 11, 1854, the House voted 53–85. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–76, Others 32–9. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
53
No
85
Did not vote
104
Date
May 11, 1854

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 76 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Others32 yes · 9 no · 41 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-248/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-a-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).