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Senate roll call 117 · 34th Congress · Jul 21, 1856

To order engrossment and third reading of S. 124, a bill providing for an appropriation of $1,800,000 to increase the efficiency of the U.S. Army.

On Jul 21, 1856, the Senate voted 27–10 (S 124). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–3, Others 11–7. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
27
No
10
Did not vote
27
Date
Jul 21, 1856

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 3 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 7 no · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order engrossment and third reading of S…: Senate Vote, Jul 21…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-S-117/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-s-124 (accessed 2026-10-17).