To order engrossment and third reading of S. 269, a bill paying john hastings moneys stolen from him while acting as collector of the port of pittsburg.

On May 23, 1856, the Senate voted 23–15 (S 269). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–5, Others 5–10. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 23
No: 15
Did not vote: 26
Date: May 23, 1856

By party

Democrats18 yes · 5 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 10 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Lyman Trumbull D-IL voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS 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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