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House roll call 438 · 33rd Congress · Aug 3, 1854

To pass a resolution authorizing the payment of the usual extra compensation to employees of the house who will not receive the benefits of the joint resolution

On Aug 3, 1854, the House voted 87–50. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–38, Others 34–12. 38 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
50
Did not vote
105
Date
Aug 3, 1854

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 38 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Others34 yes · 12 no · 36 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 a resolution authorizing the payment…: House Vote, Aug 3, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-438/to-pass-a-resolution-authorizing-the-payment-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).