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Senate roll call 77 · 34th Congress · Jul 2, 1856

To amend S. 356, by providing that while kansas is a territory, the laws to punish persons stating their disbelief in the right to hold slaves in said territory

On Jul 2, 1856, the Senate voted 13–32 (S 356). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–28, Others 11–4. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

13

No

32

Did not vote

19

Date

Jul 2, 1856

From Voteview roll call records.