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House roll call 237 · 33rd Congress · May 11, 1854

That the house resolve itself into a committee of the whole on the private calendar. (p. 1178)

On May 11, 1854, the House voted 59–68. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–61, Others 34–7. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
59
No
68
Did not vote
115
Date
May 11, 1854

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 61 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Others34 yes · 7 no · 41 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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