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President Franklin Pierce's Record on Roll Call Votes in the 33th House of Representatives
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This page compiles President Franklin Pierce's record on U.S. House of Representatives roll call votes. Presidents do not vote in the House, but they may show what side they're on. This data is part of a larger project to identify the policy preferences of all U.S. Presidents.
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h33v580TO ADOPT A SENATE AMENDMENT AS AMENDED TO H.R. 562, WHICH PROVIDES FOR ADDING TWO CAVALRY AND TWO INFANTRY REGIMENTS TO THE ARMY, AND FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A BRIGADIER GENERAL BY AND WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SENATE. (P. 1064).2,18551Yea vote
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h33v321TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 271. (P. 1342-1345)HR2711Yea vote
10 STAT 290, JUNE 30, 1854
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h33v554TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON S. 96, A BILL TO PROVIDE PAYMENT TO CERTAIN CREDITORS OF THE LATE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS. (P. 866-2).21,18551Yea vote
APP 2/28/55
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h33v143TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 47 (10 STAT 276, MAY 10, 1854), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR FISCAL 1855. THE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $20,000 FOR CAVALRY EXERCISE HALL. (P. 962-1)HR471Yea vote
10 STAT 276, MAY 10, 1854
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h33v401TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 176 (10 STAT 800, JULY 28, 1854), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF PAMELA BROWN; SAID AMENDMENT GRANTING TO MRS. BROWN A PENSION AT THE RATE OF 1/2 THE PAY PER MONTH TO WHICH HER HUSBAND WAS ENTITLED AT THE TIME OF HIS HR1761Yea vote
10 STAT 800, JULY 28, 1854
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h33v371TO AGREE TO THE 26TH AMENDMENT TO H.R. 48, MADE IN COMM. OF THE WHOLE, APPROPRIATING $150,000 TO COMPLETE THE CUSTOM-HOUSE AT RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE AMENDMENT. (P. 1624)HR481Yea vote
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h33v588TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 562 (3/3/55), THE ARMY APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR FISCAL 1856. (P. 1154).3,18551Yea vote
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h33v313TO CONCUR IN 25TH SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 271, APPROPRIATING $500,000 FOR BRINGING WATER INTO THE CITY OF WASHINGTON. (P. 1322-2)HR2711Yea vote
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h33v52TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO H.R. 49, A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1854; SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR CONTINUING AND COMPLETING THE CUSTOM-HOUSE AT CINCINNATTI, OHIO. (P. 392-3)HR491Yea vote
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h33v53TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 49, PAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR COMPLETING THE CUSTOM-HOUSE AT LOUISVILLE, KY. (P. 392-3)HR491Yea vote
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h33v54TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 49, SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR COMPLETING CUSTOM-HOUSE AT BATH, ME. (P. 393-1)HR491Yea vote
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h33v56TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 49, SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR COMPLETION OF CUSTOM-HOUSE AT MOBILE, ALA. (P. 393-2)HR491Yea vote
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h33v55TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 49, SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR COMPLETION OF THE CUSTOM-HOUSE AT ST. LOUIS, MO. (P. 393-1)HR491Yea vote
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h33v601TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 149 TO H.R. 569, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES ALL THE PROVISIONS IN RELATION TO THE TARIFF. (P. 1178).3,18556Nay vote
N, 330047
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h33v424TO CONCUR IN THE 161ST SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 48, AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO BUILD SPECIFIED MARINE HOSPITALS OUT OF MONEY IN TREASURY NOT OTHERWISE APPROPRIATED, BUT NOT UNTIL A VALID TITLE TO THE SITES AND EXEMPTION FROM LOCALHR481Yea vote
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h33v383TO PASS H.J.RES. 30 (10 STAT 594, JULY 20, 1854) FIXING THE RATE OF PAY OF LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES AND PROHIBITING THE ALLOWANCE OF EXTRA COMPENSATION.HJR301Yea vote
10 STAT 594, JULY 20, 1854
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h33v125TO PASS H.R. 1.HR11Yea vote
10 STAT 574, AUG. 3, 1854
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h33v406TO PASS H.R. 116 (10 STAT 347, 8/3/54) A BILL MAKING APPROP- RIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE, AND FOR REPAIR OF BARRACKS AND QUARTERS FOR FISCAL 1855. (P. 1897)HR1161Yea vote
10 STAT 347, 8/3/54
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h33v550TO PASS H.R. 117 OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO. H.R. 117 IS AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASCERTAINMENT AND SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS OF AMERICAN CITIZENS FOR SPOLIATIONS COMMITTED BY THE FRENCH PRIOR TO THE 31ST OF JULY, 1801. (P. 816-1).19,18556Nay vote
Vetoed
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h33v309TO PASS H.R. 236. (P. 1254)HR2361Yea vote
10 STAT 277, MAY 30, 1854
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h33v148TO PASS H.R. 291 (10 STAT 303, JULY 17, 1854), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN ROADS IN THE TERRITORY OF MEXICO. (P. 562, 1030)HR2911Yea vote
10 STAT 303, JULY 17, 1854
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h33v527TO PASS H.R. 337 (2/17/55) A BILL TO REGULATE THE SALARIES OF THE DISTRICT JUDGES OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 630-2).8,18551Yea vote
APP 2/17/55
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h33v340TO PASS H.R. 340 (10 STAT 304, JULY 17, 1854) PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MILITARY ROAD IN THE TERRITORY OF UTAH. (P. 1432)HR3401Yea vote
10 STAT 304, JULY 17, 1854
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h33v352TO PASS H.R. 342. (P. 1119-3, 1452-2)HR3421Yea vote
10 STAT 302, JULY 29, 1854
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h33v530TO PASS H.R. 353 (3/1/55) A BILL TO REMODEL THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SYSTEMS OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 649-3).9,18551Yea vote
APP 3/1/55
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h33v359TO PASS H.R. 405 (10 STAT 301, JUNE 29, 1854), A BILL TO ENABLE THE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE THE THIRD ARTICLE OF A TREATY BETWEEN THE U. S. AND MEXICO OF DEC. 30, 1853. (P. 1565-2)HR4051Yea vote
Y, 330034
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h33v360TO PASS H.R. 406, (10 STAT 641, MAR. 30, 1855) A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT OF MAR. 3, 1851, REDUCING AND MODIFYING THE RATES OF POSTAGE IN THE U. S. (P. 1572-1574)HR4061Yea vote
10 STAT 641, MAR. 30, 1855
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h33v468TO PASS H.R. 445 (10 STAT 642, 3/3/55), A BILL TO REORGANIZE THE JUDICIARY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 128-1).22,18541Yea vote
10 STAT 642, 3/3/55
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h33v464TO PASS H.R. 517 AUTHORIZING THE CORPORATE AUTHORITIES OF GEORGETOWN TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL TAXES. (P. 115-3).21,18541Yea vote
APP 3/2/55
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h33v115TO PASS H.R. 52 (10 STAT 273, APR. 6, 1854), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIX STEAM FRIGATES.HR521Yea vote
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h33v563TO PASS H.R. 569..24,18551Yea vote
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h33v399TO PASS H.R. 95. (P. 1829-1)HR951Yea vote
10 STAT 576, AUG. 5, 1854
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h33v593TO PASS H.R. 96 OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO. H.R. 96 IS AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF THE U. S. MAIL BY OCEAN STEAMERS AND OTHERWISE FOR FISCAL 1855..3,18556Nay vote
Vetoed
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h33v136TO PASS S. 122. (P. 924, 5)S1221Yea vote
10 STAT 276, APR. 20, 1854
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h33v105TO PASS S. 151, (10 STAT 776, MAR. 28, 1854), A BILL FOR THE EXTENSION OF A PATENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CLOTH WITHOUT SPINNING OR WEAVING. (P. 736-2)S1511Yea vote
10 STAT 776, MAR. 28, 1854
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h33v66TO PASS S. 2 (10 STAT 267, FEB. 23, 1854), A BILL TO INDEMNIFY THE STATE OF INDIANA FOR THE FAILURE OF TITLE TO A TOWNSHIP OF LAND GRANTED TO HER ON ADMISSION INTO THE UNION IN 1816. (P. 442-3)S21Yea vote
10 STAT 267, FEB. 23, 1854
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h33v386TO PASS S. 202, (10 STAT 307, JULY 22, 1854), A BILL MAKING FURTHER APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CAPE FEAR RIVER IN NORTH CAROLINA. (P. 1657-3)S2021Yea vote
10 STAT 307, JULY 22, 1854
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h33v519TO PASS S. 256 (2/10/55) A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE WEST FELICIANA RAILROAD AND THE GEORGIA RAILROAD AND BANKING CO. (P. 569, 570).5,18551Yea vote
APP 2/10/55
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h33v461TO PASS S. 393 (12-14-54), AN ACT FOR THE BETTER PRESERVATION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM VESSELS SHIPWRECKED ON THE COAST OF THE U. S. (P. 32-3).12,18541Yea vote
APP 12-14-54
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h33v141TO PASS S. 44. (P. 787, 752)S446Nay vote
Vetoed
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h33v528TO PASS S. 47 (2/10/55), PROVIDING FOR TWO JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF OHIO. (P. 632-1).8,18551Yea vote
APP 2/10/55
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h33v574TO PASS S. 511. (P. 1004).28,18551Yea vote
10 STAT 701, 3/3/55
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h33v556TO PASS S. 523 (2/24/55) AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A COURT FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. (P. 909).23,18551Yea vote
APP 2/24/55
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h33v587TO PASS S. 549 (3/3/55), AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER IN GEORGIA. (P. 1152-3).3,18551Yea vote
APP 3/3/55
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h33v541TO PASS S. 568 (2/24/55) AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE NAVY. (P. 714-3)S5681Yea vote
Y, 330057
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h33v142TO PASS S.J.RES. 11, (10 STAT 593, MAY 3, 1854), AUTHORIZING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO EXTEND THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR CARRYING THE MAIL BETWEEN MOBILE AND MONTGOMERY, ALA. (P. 694C, 949, 960C)SJR111Yea vote
10 STAT 593, MAY 3, 1854
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h33v535TO PASS S.J.RES. 4 (2/15/55) AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO CONFER THE TITLE OF ''LIEUTENANT GENERAL BY BREVET'' FOR EMINENT SERVICES, (P. 690-3, 1).12,18551Yea vote
APP 2/15/55
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h33v51TO PASS S.J.RES. 7, (10 STAT 591, FEB. 10, 1854), AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE OF FORCE IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE PUBLIC PRINTING. (P. 350, 1)SJR71Yea vote
10 STAT 591, FEB. 10, 1854
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h33v460TO PASS, OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, H.R. 392, THE RIVERS AND HARBORS APPROPRIATIONS BILL. (P. 19).6,18546Nay vote
Vetoed
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Notes:
  • Highlighted words in vote descriptions are just are coding aids.
  • Pres Votes: 1 (Yea) 6 (Nay) 9 (Not voting, not shown)






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