To adjourn, during debate on S. 242 (2-26-53), a bill to regulate the terms of the district court of the U.S. For distirct of iowa. (p. 824-1)

On Feb 24, 1853, the House voted 4–121 (S 242). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–72, Others 1–49. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 4
No: 121
Did not vote: 114
Date: Feb 24, 1853

By party

Democrats3 yes · 72 no · 54 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 49 no · 60 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Daniel Mace D-IN voted yes
George Henry Busby D-OH voted yes
Richardson Scurry D-TX voted yes

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 adjourn, during debate on S. 242…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-H-431/to-adjourn-during-debate-on-s-242-2-26 (accessed 2026-10-17).