To engross for third reading S. 39, a bill making an appropriation for the construction of a harbor at the mouth of the grand river in michigan.

On Jul 28, 1856, the Senate voted 22–17 (S 39). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–15, Others 10–2. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 17
Did not vote: 25
Date: Jul 28, 1856

By party

Democrats12 yes · 15 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 2 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
Lyman Trumbull D-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Lewis Cass D-MI voted yes
William Wright D-NJ voted yes
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted yes
Charles Tillinghast James D-RI voted yes
Philip Allen D-RI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To engross for third reading S. 39, a bill…: Senate Vote, Jul 28, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-S-135/to-engross-for-third-reading-s-39-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-15).