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

To pass a resolution directing the committee on commerce to inquire into the propriety of completing river and harbor improvements appropriated for in the last

On Dec 21, 1853, the House voted 111–53. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–50, Others 56–3. 50 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
111
No
53
Did not vote
78
Date
Dec 21, 1853

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 50 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Others56 yes · 3 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 pass a resolution directing the committee…: House Vote, Dec 21…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-21/to-pass-a-resolution-directing-the-committee-on-commerce (accessed 2026-10-15).

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