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House roll call 256 · 33rd Congress · May 11, 1854

That when the house adjourn today it be to meet on tuesday next, may 16, 1854.

On May 11, 1854, the House voted 51–93. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–82, Others 36–10, Independents 0–1. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
51
No
93
Did not vote
98
Date
May 11, 1854

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 82 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Others36 yes · 10 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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, “That when the house adjourn today it be to…: House Vote, May 11, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-256/that-when-the-house-adjourn-today-it-be-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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