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Senate roll call 411 · 35th Congress · Jun 12, 1858

To pass S. 383, a bill to provide a life-time pension not exceeding $50 per month to myra clark gaines, widow of major general edmund gaines.

On Jun 12, 1858, the Senate voted 34–7 (S 383). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–5, Republicans 11–2, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
34
No
7
Did not vote
32
Date
Jun 12, 1858

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 5 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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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