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Senate roll call 355 · 35th Congress · Jun 8, 1858

To amend amendment to H.R. 42, a bill to grant a pension to mary a. M. Jones, which amendment relates to granting a pension to myra clarke gaines, and which was

On Jun 8, 1858, the Senate voted 21–27 (S 383). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–13, Republicans 7–10, Others 1–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

21

No

27

Did not vote

25

Date

Jun 8, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.