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House roll call 140 · 33rd Congress · Apr 19, 1854

To refer S. 44 to the committee of the whole. (p. 953)

On Apr 19, 1854, the House voted 52–80 (S 44). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 49–34, Others 3–45, Independents 0–1. 34 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
52
No
80
Did not vote
110
Date
Apr 19, 1854

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 34 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 45 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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