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Senate roll call 89 · 33rd Congress · Apr 11, 1854

To adjourn, made during discussion of question of going into executive session. (p. 892-3)

On Apr 11, 1854, the Senate voted 24–21. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–19, Others 12–2. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
24
No
21
Did not vote
25
Date
Apr 11, 1854

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 19 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn, made during discussion of…: Senate Vote, Apr 11, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-S-89/to-adjourn-made-during-discussion-of-question-of-going (accessed 2026-10-17).