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House roll call 454 · 33rd Congress · Dec 5, 1854

To table a house resolution instructing the committee on ways and means to report a bill reducing the duties on railroad iron or allowing a credit thereon. (p.

On Dec 5, 1854, the House voted 97–71. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–56, Others 46–15. 51 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
97
No
71
Did not vote
74
Date
Dec 5, 1854

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 56 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others46 yes · 15 no · 21 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 table a house resolution instructing the…: House Vote, Dec 5, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-454/to-table-a-house-resolution-instructing-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-16).

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