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Senate roll call 105 · 36th Congress · Mar 15, 1860

To pass S. 247 (app. 4-3-60), a bill to pay a pension to mary castor, widow of lieutenant thomas castor.

On Mar 15, 1860, the Senate voted 26–13 (S 247). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–1, Democrats 6–12, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes
26
No
13
Did not vote
31
Date
Mar 15, 1860

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 12 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 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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