To engross S. 308, a bill for the relief of john h. Scranton and james m. Hunt, owners of the steamer major tompkins, in the sum of $9,600 for damages incurred

On Jun 30, 1856, the Senate voted 21–8 (S 308). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–6, Others 8–2. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 8
Did not vote: 35
Date: Jun 30, 1856

By party

Democrats13 yes · 6 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Augustus Toombs D-GA voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
William Bigler D-PA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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