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Senate roll call 343 · 35th Congress · Jun 7, 1858

To amend an amendment to H. R. 42 granting a pension to mary a. M. Jones, which amendment added a section, to provide myra clarke gaines, widow of major general

On Jun 7, 1858, the Senate voted 24–24 (HR 42). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–10, Republicans 6–10, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

24

Did not vote

25

Date

Jun 7, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.