To amend S. 297 (app.6/3/1858), a bill to extend an act entitled "an act to continue half-pay to certain widows and orphans," approved feb. 3, 1853, by providin

On May 20, 1858, the Senate voted 24–27 (S 297). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–6, Republicans 0–18, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 24
No: 27
Did not vote: 22
Date: May 20, 1858

By party

Democrats23 yes · 6 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
James Shields D-MN voted no
William Bigler D-PA voted no

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, “To amend S. 297 (app.6/3/1858), a bill to…: Senate Vote, May 20, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-267/to-amend-s-297-app-6-3-1858-a (accessed 2026-10-17).