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House roll call 455 · 33rd Congress · Dec 5, 1854

To refer to the committee on foreign affairs a resolution requesting information from the President about the conference of american ministers at ostend. (p. 9

On Dec 5, 1854, the House voted 83–84. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 82–20, Others 1–64. 20 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
83
No
84
Did not vote
75
Date
Dec 5, 1854

By party

  • Democrats82 yes · 20 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 64 no · 17 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 refer to the committee on foreign affairs…: House Vote, Dec 5, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-455/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-foreign-affairs-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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