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House roll call 156 · 33rd Congress · May 8, 1854

To suspend the rules and resolve into the committee of the whole house on the state of the union in order to take up H.R. 236. (p. 1128, 1130)

On May 8, 1854, the House voted 109–88 (HR 236). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 96–38, Others 13–49, Independents 0–1. 38 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
88
Did not vote
45
Date
May 8, 1854

By party

  • Democrats96 yes · 38 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 49 no · 20 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and resolve into the…: House Vote, May 8, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-156/to-suspend-the-rules-and-resolve-into-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).

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