To order engrossment and third reading of S. 220, a bill to pay to hannah f. Niles or her legal representative $3,000 in consideration of the meritorious servic

On Apr 25, 1856, the Senate voted 21–13 (S 220). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–10, Others 11–3. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 21
No: 13
Did not vote: 30
Date: Apr 25, 1856

By party

Democrats10 yes · 10 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 3 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
Robert Augustus Toombs D-GA voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Asa Biggs D-NC voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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