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House roll call 70 · 33rd Congress · Feb 27, 1854

To suspend the rules and consider S. 226, the steam frigate bill, in the house before it is considered in comm. Of the whole. (p. 489-2)

On Feb 27, 1854, the House voted 98–80 (S 226). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–55, Others 33–25. 55 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
98
No
80
Did not vote
64
Date
Feb 27, 1854

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 55 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others33 yes · 25 no · 24 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 consider S. 226…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-70/to-suspend-the-rules-and-consider-s-226-the (accessed 2026-10-17).