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Senate roll call 89 · 34th Congress · Jul 8, 1856

To amend an amendment to H.R. 411, by prohibiting slavery in the territory ceded by france to the U.S. Called "louisiana" and not included in the state of misso

On Jul 8, 1856, the Senate voted 12–30 (HR 411). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–25, Others 9–5. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
12
No
30
Did not vote
22
Date
Jul 8, 1856

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 25 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 5 no · 10 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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