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House roll call 46 · 33rd Congress · Feb 1, 1854

That the rules be suspended; and the house resolve itself into the comm. Of the whole on the state of the union, during debate on H.R. 243.

On Feb 1, 1854, the House voted 92–93 (HR 243). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 80–43, Others 12–50. 43 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
92
No
93
Did not vote
57
Date
Feb 1, 1854

By party

  • Democrats80 yes · 43 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 50 no · 20 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, “That the rules be suspended; and the house…: House Vote, Feb 1, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-46/that-the-rules-be-suspended-and-the-house-resolve (accessed 2026-10-16).

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