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House roll call 279 · 33rd Congress · May 15, 1854

To adopt the first branch of MR. Richardson's resolution, terminating debate on H.R. 236 on saturday, the 20th, at midnight. (p. 1189-1193)

On May 15, 1854, the House voted 113–59. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–15, Others 13–43, Independents 0–1. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
113
No
59
Did not vote
70
Date
May 15, 1854

By party

  • Democrats100 yes · 15 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 43 no · 26 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, “To adopt the first branch of MR…: House Vote, May 15, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-279/to-adopt-the-first-branch-of-mr-richardsons-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).

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