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Senate roll call 81 · 34th Congress · Jul 2, 1856

To pass S. 14 (passed over veto 7/8/1856, 11 stat. L. 24), a bill removing obstructions to navigation at the mouth of the mississippi river at the southwest pas

On Jul 2, 1856, the Senate voted 31–12 (S 14). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–12, Others 15–0. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

31

No

12

Did not vote

21

Date

Jul 2, 1856

From Voteview roll call records.