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Senate roll call 82 · 33rd Congress · Apr 5, 1854

On deciding whether or not to eliminate the words, "to accept boundary as set forth in the original act 1, as amended by committee on foreign relations," in the

On Apr 5, 1854, the Senate voted 22–16. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–6, Others 3–10. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
22
No
16
Did not vote
32
Date
Apr 5, 1854

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 6 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 10 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “On deciding whether or not to eliminate the…: Senate Vote, Apr 5, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-S-82/on-deciding-whether-or-not-to-eliminate-the-words (accessed 2026-10-16).

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