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Senate roll call 163 · 34th Congress · Jul 31, 1856

To pass S. 69, a bill appropriating $40,000 for the continued improvement of the arkansas river.

On Jul 31, 1856, the Senate voted 22–11 (S 69). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–10, Others 12–1. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
22
No
11
Did not vote
31
Date
Jul 31, 1856

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 10 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 1 no · 11 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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