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House roll call 9 · 33rd Congress · Dec 12, 1853

To table a resolution declaring that Congress proposes to exercise its powers to provide for the building of a transcontinental railroad for the safer and more

On Dec 12, 1853, the House voted 126–72. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 115–13, Others 11–58, Independents 0–1. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
126
No
72
Did not vote
44
Date
Dec 12, 1853

By party

  • Democrats115 yes · 13 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 58 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 table a resolution declaring that…: House Vote, Dec 12, 1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-9/to-table-a-resolution-declaring-that-congress-proposes-to (accessed 2026-10-15).

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