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House roll call 40 · 33rd Congress · Jan 17, 1854

To pass a resolution which fixes the date for ending debate on the President's annual message as "thursday the 26th instant."

On Jan 17, 1854, the House voted 97–82. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 93–25, Others 4–56, Independents 0–1. 25 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
82
Did not vote
63
Date
Jan 17, 1854

By party

  • Democrats93 yes · 25 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 56 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, “To pass a resolution which fixes the date…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-40/to-pass-a-resolution-which-fixes-the-date-for (accessed 2026-10-14).

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