To pass H.R. 272, a bill paying $1879.06 to the heirs of colonel john hardin, the balance agreed to be due on his claim by general wilkinson.

On Jul 18, 1856, the Senate voted 13–25 (HR 272). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–18, Others 8–7. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 34th Congress (1855–1856), Franklin Pierce was president.

Yes: 13
No: 25
Did not vote: 26
Date: Jul 18, 1856

By party

Democrats5 yes · 18 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 7 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lyman Trumbull D-IL voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Henry Dodge D-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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