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House roll call 120 · 33rd Congress · Apr 12, 1854

To table H.R. 223, empowering the postmaster-general to contract for transportation of U.S. Mail from new orleans and san francisco.

On Apr 12, 1854, the House voted 89–59 (HR 223). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–47, Others 37–12, Independents 1–0. 47 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
89
No
59
Did not vote
94
Date
Apr 12, 1854

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 47 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Others37 yes · 12 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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 H.R. 223, empowering the…: House Vote, Apr 12, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-120/to-table-h-r-223-empowering-the-postmaster-general (accessed 2026-10-16).

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