To order engrossment and third reading of S. 54, a bill appropriating funds to repair certain harbors in maine.

On Jul 21, 1856, the Senate voted 24–8 (S 54). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–8, Others 15–0. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 24
No: 8
Did not vote: 32
Date: Jul 21, 1856

By party

Democrats9 yes · 8 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
Robert Augustus Toombs D-GA voted no
Asa Biggs D-NC voted no
David Settle Reid D-NC voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter 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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