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House roll call 436 · 33rd Congress · Aug 3, 1854

To suspend the rules and introduce H.R. 37, a bill to provide a homestead for actual settlers and to graduate the price of public lands. (p. 2104)

On Aug 3, 1854, the House voted 71–93 (HR 37). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–42, Others 6–51. 42 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
71
No
93
Did not vote
78
Date
Aug 3, 1854

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 42 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 51 no · 25 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 suspend the rules and introduce H.R. 37…: House Vote, Aug 3, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-436/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-h-r-37 (accessed 2026-10-17).