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House roll call 274 · 33rd Congress · May 15, 1854

That when the house adjourns today it be to meet next on wednesday, may 17, 1854.

On May 15, 1854, the House voted 47–116. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–100, Others 38–16, Independents 1–0. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
47
No
116
Did not vote
79
Date
May 15, 1854

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 100 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Others38 yes · 16 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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 when the house adjourns today it be to…: House Vote, May 15, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-274/that-when-the-house-adjourns-today-it-be-to (accessed 2026-10-17).