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Senate roll call 79 · 35th Congress · Feb 19, 1858

To refer to the committee on pensions S. 91 (app. 6/1/1858), a bill to continue a pension to christine barnard, widow of late brevet major moses j. Barnard of t

On Feb 19, 1858, the Senate voted 13–24 (S 91). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–10, Republicans 3–12, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

13

No

24

Did not vote

36

Date

Feb 19, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.