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House roll call 289 · 33rd Congress · May 22, 1854

To sustain the ruling of the chair that some time having elapsed, and action on other motions intervened, a motion to adjourn over was in order.

On May 22, 1854, the House voted 86–99. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–88, Others 49–11. 37 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
86
No
99
Did not vote
57
Date
May 22, 1854

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 88 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others49 yes · 11 no · 22 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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