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Senate roll call 56 · 33rd Congress · Mar 10, 1854

On ordering engrossment and third reading of S. 171, relating to claim of william r. Nevins, and extension of his machine patent for rolling and cutting biscuit

On Mar 10, 1854, the Senate voted 21–11 (S 171). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–9, Others 11–2. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 33rd Congress (1853–1854), Franklin Pierce was president.

Yes
21
No
11
Did not vote
38
Date
Mar 10, 1854

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 9 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 2 no · 15 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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