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House roll call 20 · 33rd Congress · Dec 21, 1853

To table a resolution which rpovides that the committee on commerce be instructed to inquire into the propriety of continuing and completing the river and harbo

On Dec 21, 1853, the House voted 55–112. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 54–55, Others 1–57. 54 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
55
No
112
Did not vote
75
Date
Dec 21, 1853

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 55 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 57 no · 24 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 resolution which rpovides that…: House Vote, Dec 21, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-20/to-table-a-resolution-which-rpovides-that-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).

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