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Senate roll call 147 · 34th Congress · Jul 30, 1856

To adjourn, during consideration of S. 10, a bill continuing the improvements in the harbor of newark, n.j.; no quorum voting.

On Jul 30, 1856, the Senate voted 6–24. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–13, Others 0–11. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
6
No
24
Did not vote
34
Date
Jul 30, 1856

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 13 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 11 no · 13 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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