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House roll call 15 · 33rd Congress · Dec 15, 1853

To table H.J.RES. 6, a resolution providing for the purchase of MT. Vernon. (p. 52-2)

On Dec 15, 1853, the House voted 97–103 (HJR 6). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 88–47, Others 9–56. 47 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
103
Did not vote
42
Date
Dec 15, 1853

By party

  • Democrats88 yes · 47 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 56 no · 17 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 H.J.RES. 6, a resolution providing…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-15/to-table-h-j-res-6-a-resolution-providing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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