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House roll call 281 · 33rd Congress · May 22, 1854

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole house on the state in order to re-introduce H.R. 236. (p. 1240)

On May 22, 1854, the House voted 105–70. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–23, Others 14–46, Independents 0–1. 23 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
105
No
70
Did not vote
67
Date
May 22, 1854

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 23 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 46 no · 22 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 the house resolve itself into the…: House Vote, May 22, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-281/that-the-house-resolve-itself-into-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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