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Senate roll call 419 · 34th Congress · Mar 2, 1857

To sustain the chair's decision, ruling in order the amendment to H.R. 616, which amendment provides that the joint resolution app. 2/15/1855, authorizing the p

On Mar 2, 1857, the Senate voted 31–12 (HR 616). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–12, Others 18–0, Republicans 1–0. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
31
No
12
Did not vote
21
Date
Mar 2, 1857

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 12 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others18 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 0 no

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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