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Senate roll call 131 · 34th Congress · Jul 24, 1856

To table S. 38, a bill appropriating $40,000 for the construction of a harbor at the mouth of south black river, mich., until the return of the senator from mic

On Jul 24, 1856, the Senate voted 27–5 (S 38). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–2, Others 11–3. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
27
No
5
Did not vote
32
Date
Jul 24, 1856

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 3 no · 10 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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