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House roll call 65 · 33rd Congress · Feb 13, 1854

To table a resolution instructing the committee on ways and means to look into the propriety of greatly reducing or wholly repealing the duty on railroad iron.

On Feb 13, 1854, the House voted 80–65. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–46, Others 29–19. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
80
No
65
Did not vote
97
Date
Feb 13, 1854

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 46 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 19 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 table a resolution instructing the…: House Vote, Feb 13, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-65/to-table-a-resolution-instructing-the-committee-on-ways (accessed 2026-10-15).

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