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Senate roll call 455 · 35th Congress · Dec 23, 1858

To pass S. 229 (11 stat. 567, app. 3/3/1859), a bill to place on the pension roles the name of jane turnbull, widow of colonel william turnbull, U.S. Army. (p

On Dec 23, 1858, the Senate voted 26–18 (S 229). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–13, Republicans 10–5, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

26

No

18

Did not vote

29

Date

Dec 23, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.