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House roll call 161 · 33rd Congress · May 11, 1854

To table a motion to end debate on H.R. 236 at 12 o'clock tomorrow. (p. 1161)

On May 11, 1854, the House voted 95–100 (HR 236). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–92, Others 54–9. 41 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
100
Did not vote
46
Date
May 11, 1854

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 92 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others54 yes · 9 no · 19 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 a motion to end debate on H.R. 236…: House Vote, May 11, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-161/to-table-a-motion-to-end-debate-on-h (accessed 2026-10-16).

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