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Senate roll call 56 · 34th Congress · May 9, 1856

To adjourn.

On May 9, 1856, the Senate voted 16–14 (HR 56). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–8, Others 9–6. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
16
No
14
Did not vote
34
Date
May 9, 1856

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 8 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 6 no · 9 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.