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Senate roll call 314 · 36th Congress · Jun 16, 1860

On passage of the bill S. 291 (app. 6-22-60), providing for a pension to mary preston, widow of george preston, an ordnance officer in the U.S. Service. (p. 30

On Jun 16, 1860, the Senate voted 30–16 (S 291). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–11, Republicans 16–5, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
30
No
16
Did not vote
24
Date
Jun 16, 1860

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 11 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “On passage of the bill S. 291 (app…: Senate Vote, Jun 16, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-314/on-passage-of-the-bill-s-291-app-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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