To sustain the chair's decision made during debate of S. 14 (passed over veto 7/8/1856, 11 stat. L. 24), a bill providing for the removal of obstructions at the

On Jul 7, 1856, the Senate voted 34–7 (S 14). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–7, Others 16–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 34
No: 7
Did not vote: 23
Date: Jul 7, 1856

By party

Democrats18 yes · 7 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others16 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
Robert Augustus Toombs D-GA voted no
Asa Biggs D-NC voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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