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House roll call 50 · 33rd Congress · Feb 6, 1854

To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution which provides that the President be requested to present three gold medals to captains of ships as testimonials

On Feb 6, 1854, the House voted 90–77 (SJR 9). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–74, Others 56–3. 34 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
90
No
77
Did not vote
75
Date
Feb 6, 1854

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 74 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Others56 yes · 3 no · 23 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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