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House roll call 301 · 32nd Congress · Aug 23, 1852

To commit to the committee of the wholes. 223 (8-30-52), a bill to amend an act entitled an act to provide for the better security of passengers on steam boats.

On Aug 23, 1852, the House voted 54–122 (S 223). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–72, Others 27–50. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 32nd Congress (1851–1852), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes
54
No
122
Did not vote
63
Date
Aug 23, 1852

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 72 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others27 yes · 50 no · 33 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 commit to the committee of the wholes…: House Vote, Aug 23, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-301/to-commit-to-the-committee-of-the-wholes-223 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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