To order engrossment and third reading of S. 124, a bill providing for an appropriation of $1,800,000 to increase the efficiency of the U.S. Army.

On Jul 21, 1856, the Senate voted 27–10 (S 124). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–3, Others 11–7. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 27
No: 10
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jul 21, 1856

By party

Democrats16 yes · 3 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 7 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Augustus Toombs D-GA voted no
Lyman Trumbull D-IL voted no
Asa Biggs D-NC voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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