To consent to the appointment of garrett j. Pendergast as capt. In the navy.

On Jul 16, 1856, the Senate voted 29–8. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–5, Others 8–3. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 8
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jul 16, 1856

By party

Democrats21 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 3 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
Robert Augustus Toombs D-GA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
James Murray Mason 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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