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Senate roll call 154 · 34th Congress · Jul 31, 1856

To pass S. 23, a bill appropriating $33,000 for the continued improvement of the harbor at buffalo, new york.

On Jul 31, 1856, the Senate voted 27–8 (S 23). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–7, Others 15–1. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
27
No
8
Did not vote
29
Date
Jul 31, 1856

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 7 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 1 no · 8 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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