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Senate roll call 88 · 36th Congress · Mar 9, 1860

To amend S. 73, (app. 5-7-60), relating to the pension claim of MRS. Anne m. Smith, widow of general smith, by adding the names of MRS. Macomb and MRS. Riley.

On Mar 9, 1860, the Senate voted 33–15 (S 73). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–11, Republicans 15–4, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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

33

No

15

Did not vote

22

Date

Mar 9, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.