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House roll call 440 · 33rd Congress · Aug 3, 1854

To suspend the rules and introduce a joint resolution to rescind the joint resolution to adjourn sine die on aug. 4 and direct instead that Congress be adjourne

On Aug 3, 1854, the House voted 61–82. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 54–49, Others 7–33. 49 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
61
No
82
Did not vote
99
Date
Aug 3, 1854

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 49 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 33 no · 42 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and introduce a joint…: House Vote, Aug 3, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-440/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-joint-resolution (accessed 2026-10-16).

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