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Senate roll call 409 · 35th Congress · Jun 12, 1858

To amend H. R. 42 (app. 6/14/1858), a bill to provide a lifetime pension to mary a. M. Jones, widow of brevet major general roger jones, at the rate of one half

On Jun 12, 1858, the Senate voted 9–25 (HR 42). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–15, Republicans 4–8, Others 1–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 8 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
9
No
25
Did not vote
39
Date
Jun 12, 1858

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 15 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 8 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 42 (app. 6/14/1858), a bill…: Senate Vote, Jun 12, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-409/to-amend-h-r-42-app-6-14-1858 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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