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House roll call 75 · 33rd Congress · Mar 6, 1854

To table H.R. 37, a bill granting 160 acres of land to citizens head of a family, from lands in the public domains. (p. 548-3)

On Mar 6, 1854, the House voted 60–124 (HR 37). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–77, Others 14–47. 46 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
60
No
124
Did not vote
58
Date
Mar 6, 1854

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 77 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 47 no · 21 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 H.R. 37, a bill granting 160 acres…: House Vote, Mar 6, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-75/to-table-h-r-37-a-bill-granting-160 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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