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House roll call 121 · 33rd Congress · Apr 13, 1854

To table H.R. 1, (10 stat 574, aug. 3, 1854) the homestead bill, granting to every man who is the head of a family and a citizen of the U.S., a homestead of 16

On Apr 13, 1854, the House voted 66–69 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–54, Others 29–15, Independents 1–0. 36 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
66
No
69
Did not vote
107
Date
Apr 13, 1854

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 54 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 15 no · 38 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. 1, (10 stat 574, aug. 3, 1854)…: House Vote, Apr 13…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-121/to-table-h-r-1-10-stat-574-aug (accessed 2026-10-16).

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