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House roll call 8 · 33rd Congress · Dec 12, 1853

To pass a resolution providing for the election of a librarian for the house and specifying the duties and salaries of that position. (p. 35-1)

On Dec 12, 1853, the House voted 98–100. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–91, Others 52–9, Independents 1–0. 45 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
98
No
100
Did not vote
44
Date
Dec 12, 1853

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 91 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others52 yes · 9 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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 a resolution providing for the…: House Vote, Dec 12, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-8/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-for-the-election-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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