To adopt s.j.r. 30, (app. 8/30/1856, 11 stat. L. 151), a resolution authorizing certain naval officers to accept medals from certain foreign governments.

On Jul 23, 1856, the Senate voted 25–10 (SJR 30). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–9, Others 12–1. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 25
No: 10
Did not vote: 29
Date: Jul 23, 1856

By party

Democrats13 yes · 9 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
Robert Augustus Toombs D-GA voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Asa Biggs D-NC voted no
David Settle Reid D-NC voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt s.j.r. 30, (app. 8/30/1856, 11…: Senate Vote, Jul 23, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-S-125/to-adopt-s-j-r-30-app-8-30 (accessed 2026-10-17).