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House roll call 272 · 33rd Congress · May 15, 1854

That the main question be now put on the richardson resolution, terminating debate on H.R. 236 on saturday at midnight.

On May 15, 1854, the House voted 127–62. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 112–15, Others 15–47. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
127
No
62
Did not vote
53
Date
May 15, 1854

By party

  • Democrats112 yes · 15 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 47 no · 20 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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