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House roll call 12 · 33rd Congress · Dec 13, 1853

To table a resolution declaring that Congress is empowered to provide for the construction of railroads for the purpose of carrying mail and the munitions of wa

On Dec 13, 1853, the House voted 118–75. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 111–19, Others 7–56. 19 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
118
No
75
Did not vote
49
Date
Dec 13, 1853

By party

  • Democrats111 yes · 19 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 56 no · 19 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 table a resolution declaring that…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-12/to-table-a-resolution-declaring-that-congress-is-empowered (accessed 2026-10-15).

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