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House roll call 467 · 33rd Congress · Dec 22, 1854

To pass H.J.RES. 40, authorizing the President to adopt measures to procure the erection of a light-house at cape race on newfoundland.

On Dec 22, 1854, the House voted 78–52 (HJR 40). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–45, Others 41–7. 37 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
78
No
52
Did not vote
112
Date
Dec 22, 1854

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 45 no · 77 didn’t vote
  • Others41 yes · 7 no · 34 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 pass H.J.RES. 40, authorizing the…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-467/to-pass-h-j-res-40-authorizing-the-president (accessed 2026-10-17).

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