To amend the resolution relating to the ratification of the treaty between the U.S. And the kingdom of the "two sicilies," by striking out articles 21,22,23, 24

On Aug 13, 1856, the Senate voted 26–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–10, Others 12–4. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 26
No: 14
Did not vote: 24
Date: Aug 13, 1856

By party

Democrats14 yes · 10 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John B. Weller D-CA voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Lyman Trumbull D-IL voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
John Slidell D-LA voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
Philip Allen D-RI 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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