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Senate roll call 343 · 35th Congress · Jun 7, 1858

To amend an amendment to H. R. 42 granting a pension to mary a. M. Jones, which amendment added a section, to provide myra clarke gaines, widow of major general

On Jun 7, 1858, the Senate voted 24–24 (HR 42). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–10, Republicans 6–10, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
24
No
24
Did not vote
25
Date
Jun 7, 1858

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 10 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 1 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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