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Senate roll call 45 · 34th Congress · Apr 25, 1856

To order engrossment and third reading, of S. 143, a bill to pay the claims of george p. Marsh for judicial service while minister resident at constantinople.

On Apr 25, 1856, the Senate voted 27–12 (S 143). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–11, Others 15–1. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
27
No
12
Did not vote
25
Date
Apr 25, 1856

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 11 no · 16 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order engrossment and third reading, of…: Senate Vote, Apr 25, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-S-45/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-s-143 (accessed 2026-10-17).