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House roll call 36 · 33rd Congress · Jan 16, 1854

To suspend the rules and consider the homestead bill, granting 160 acres to every citizen head of family on condition of occupancy and cultivation and to fix a

On Jan 16, 1854, the House voted 139–53. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–39, Others 47–14, Independents 1–0. 39 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
139
No
53
Did not vote
50
Date
Jan 16, 1854

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 39 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others47 yes · 14 no · 21 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 suspend the rules and consider the…: House Vote, Jan 16, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-36/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-the-homestead-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).