To pass a resolution to close debate upon the civil and diplomatic bill H.R. 337, in one hour after the comm. Shall again resume its consideration.

On Feb 16, 1853, the House voted 100–73. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 76–19, Others 24–54. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 100
No: 73
Did not vote: 66
Date: Feb 16, 1853

By party

Democrats76 yes · 19 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others24 yes · 54 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Chauncey Fitch Cleveland D-CT voted no
George Read Riddle D-DE voted no
Richard Sheppard Molony D-IL voted no
Willis Arnold Gorman D-IN voted no
Richard Henry Stanton D-KY voted no
Edward Preble Little D-MA voted no
Edward Hammond D-MD voted no
Abraham Watkins Venable D-NC voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
Abraham P. Stephens D-NY voted no
Gilbert Dean D-NY voted no
Josiah Sutherland D-NY voted no
Thomas Y. Howe Jr. D-NY voted no
David Tiernan Disney D-OH voted no
Joseph Cable D-OH voted no
Volney Erskine Howard D-TX voted no
Fayette Mcmullen D-VA voted no
Thomas Bartlett Jr. D-VT voted no
Ben C. Eastman D-WI voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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