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House roll call 310 · 33rd Congress · May 22, 1854

To sustain the decision of the chair that MR. Letcher's motion to adjourn over to wednesday, following MR. Sage's motion to adjourn, was out of order under the

On May 22, 1854, the House voted 99–80. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–31, Others 11–49. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
99
No
80
Did not vote
63
Date
May 22, 1854

By party

  • Democrats88 yes · 31 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 49 no · 22 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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