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House roll call 305 · 33rd Congress · May 22, 1854

To order the previous question on the pending amendment to H.R. 236, to strike out all after the enacting clause and insert a substitute. (p. 1249-1253)

On May 22, 1854, the House voted 116–90 (HR 236). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 101–38, Others 15–51, Independents 0–1. 38 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
116
No
90
Did not vote
36
Date
May 22, 1854

By party

  • Democrats101 yes · 38 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 51 no · 16 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 order the previous question on the…: House Vote, May 22, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-305/to-order-the-previous-question-on-the-pending-amendment (accessed 2026-10-16).

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