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House roll call 23 · 33rd Congress · Jan 3, 1854

To table a resolution instructing the comm. On ways and means to report a bill repealing all duty on railroad iron. (p. 114-2)

On Jan 3, 1854, the House voted 78–65. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–46, Others 29–19. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
65
Did not vote
99
Date
Jan 3, 1854

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 46 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 19 no · 34 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 instructing the comm…: House Vote, Jan 3, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-23/to-table-a-resolution-instructing-the-comm-on-ways (accessed 2026-10-13).

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