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House roll call 79 · 33rd Congress · Mar 9, 1854

To amend S. 138 by adding to the third section a provision that money arising from the sales of the reserved sections of land shall be paid over to those states

On Mar 9, 1854, the House voted 85–84 (S 138). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–68, Others 47–16. 38 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
85
No
84
Did not vote
73
Date
Mar 9, 1854

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 68 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Others47 yes · 16 no · 19 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 amend S. 138 by adding to the third…: House Vote, Mar 9, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-79/to-amend-s-138-by-adding-to-the-third (accessed 2026-10-14).

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