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House roll call 32 · 33rd Congress · Jan 13, 1854

To pass S. 13, which as amended provides that the assistant secretary be appointed by the President with the consent of the Senate. (p. 172, 173)

On Jan 13, 1854, the House voted 70–107 (S 13). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 60–58, Others 10–49. 58 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
70
No
107
Did not vote
65
Date
Jan 13, 1854

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 58 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 49 no · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 13, which as amended provides…: House Vote, Jan 13, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-32/to-pass-s-13-which-as-amended-provides-that (accessed 2026-10-17).