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Senate roll call 509 · 35th Congress · Jan 28, 1859

To table S. 87, a bill to provide payment of arrears in pension to jane smith, widow of john smith, a soldier in the army of the revolution.

On Jan 28, 1859, the Senate voted 23–18 (S 87). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–2, Republicans 2–14, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

23

No

18

Did not vote

32

Date

Jan 28, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.