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House roll call 304 · 33rd Congress · May 22, 1854

To concur in the report of the committee of the whole, striking out the enacting clause of H.R. 236. (p. 1242-1249)

On May 22, 1854, the House voted 97–117 (HR 236). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–103, Others 55–14, Independents 1–0. 41 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
117
Did not vote
28
Date
May 22, 1854

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 103 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others55 yes · 14 no · 13 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, “To concur in the report of the committee of…: House Vote, May 22, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-304/to-concur-in-the-report-of-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-18).