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House roll call 218 · 33rd Congress · May 11, 1854

To dispense with all further proceedings under the call, and thereby open the doors to admit a number of members now at the doors. (p. 1174)

On May 11, 1854, the House voted 44–62. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–51, Others 29–11. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
44
No
62
Did not vote
136
Date
May 11, 1854

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 51 no · 93 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 11 no · 42 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 dispense with all further proceedings…: House Vote, May 11, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-218/to-dispense-with-all-further-proceedings-under-the-call (accessed 2026-10-17).

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