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House roll call 3 · 33rd Congress · Dec 6, 1853

To table a resolution which provides for the election of two chaplains, one by the Senate, the other by the house, and that they officiate alternately during TH

On Dec 6, 1853, the House voted 18–186. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–119, Others 2–66, Independents 0–1. 16 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
18
No
186
Did not vote
38
Date
Dec 6, 1853

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 119 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 66 no · 14 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 table a resolution which provides for the…: House Vote, Dec 6, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-3/to-table-a-resolution-which-provides-for-the-election (accessed 2026-10-14).

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