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Senate roll call 89 · 36th Congress · Mar 9, 1860

To order the engrossment and third reading of S. 73, (app. 5-7-60), regarding the pension claim of MRS. Smith, MRS. Macomb, and MRS. Riley, widows of generals.

On Mar 9, 1860, the Senate voted 36–13 (S 73). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–8, Republicans 15–5, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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

36

No

13

Did not vote

21

Date

Mar 9, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.