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House roll call 515 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To pass S. 229, (11 stat. 567, app. 3-3-59), an act to provide a pension for jane turnbull, widow of a U.S. Army officer. (p. 1601-1)

On Mar 2, 1859, the House voted 102–45 (S 229). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–29, Republicans 55–12, Others 5–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 41 members voted against their own party.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

102

No

45

Did not vote

98

Date

Mar 2, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.