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House roll call 22 · 33rd Congress · Jan 3, 1854

To table a bill providing for the equal distribution of public lands to the western states to aid in construction of railroads and for the support of schools. (

On Jan 3, 1854, the House voted 61–91. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 54–48, Others 7–43. 48 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
61
No
91
Did not vote
90
Date
Jan 3, 1854

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 48 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 43 no · 32 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 bill providing for the equal…: House Vote, Jan 3, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-22/to-table-a-bill-providing-for-the-equal-distribution (accessed 2026-10-15).

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