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Senate roll call 20 · 34th Congress · Mar 19, 1856

To amend an amendment to H.R. 68, (app. 5/15/1856, 11 stat. L. 10), a bill supplying deficiencies in appropriations for 1856, by increasing the salary of the go

On Mar 19, 1856, the Senate voted 27–15 (HR 68). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–14, Others 15–1. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
27
No
15
Did not vote
22
Date
Mar 19, 1856

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 14 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 1 no · 8 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend an amendment to H.R. 68, (app…: Senate Vote, Mar 19, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-S-20/to-amend-an-amendment-to-h-r-68-app (accessed 2026-10-16).

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