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House roll call 309 · 33rd Congress · May 22, 1854

To pass H.R. 236. (p. 1254)

On May 22, 1854, the House voted 113–100 (HR 236). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–44, Others 13–55, Independents 0–1. 44 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
100
Did not vote
29
Date
May 22, 1854

By party

  • Democrats100 yes · 44 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 55 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 pass H.R. 236. (p. 1254): House Vote, May 22, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-309/to-pass-h-r-236-p-1254 (accessed 2026-10-17).