To order engrossment and third reading of S. 252, a bill repealing so much of the act of 3/3/1855 as provides for the erection of an armory in the city of washi

On Jul 18, 1856, the Senate voted 20–16 (S 252). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–10, Others 10–6. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 20
No: 16
Did not vote: 28
Date: Jul 18, 1856

By party

Democrats10 yes · 10 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 6 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
John B. Weller D-CA voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Lewis Cass D-MI voted no
Asa Biggs D-NC voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Josiah James Evans D-SC voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Henry Dodge D-WI 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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