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House roll call 212 · 33rd Congress · May 11, 1854

To instruct the sergeant-at-arms to bring MR. William barry before the bar of the house to answer for non-attendance. (p. 1172)

On May 11, 1854, the House voted 56–52. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–20, Others 7–32. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
56
No
52
Did not vote
134
Date
May 11, 1854

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 20 no · 90 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 32 no · 43 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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