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House roll call 44 · 33rd Congress · Jan 31, 1854

That H.R. 243 be referred to the committee of the whole and printed. (p. 298-3)

On Jan 31, 1854, the House voted 109–69 (HR 243). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 89–31, Others 20–38. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
109
No
69
Did not vote
64
Date
Jan 31, 1854

By party

  • Democrats89 yes · 31 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others20 yes · 38 no · 24 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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