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House roll call 318 · 33rd Congress · May 29, 1854

To suspend the rules, in order to offer a resolution instructing the committee on the judiciary to inquire into the facts connected with the recent death of jam

On May 29, 1854, the House voted 54–51. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–22, Others 8–29. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
54
No
51
Did not vote
137
Date
May 29, 1854

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 22 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 29 no · 45 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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