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House roll call 18 · 33rd Congress · Dec 20, 1853

To table H.R. 57, a bill allowing companies importing iron for the purpose of railroad construction to give bonds with security instead of cash for duties. (p.

On Dec 20, 1853, the House voted 81–103 (HR 57). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–73, Others 29–30. 52 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
81
No
103
Did not vote
58
Date
Dec 20, 1853

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 73 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 30 no · 23 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.R. 57, a bill allowing companies…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-18/to-table-h-r-57-a-bill-allowing-companies (accessed 2026-10-17).

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