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Senate roll call 79 · 35th Congress · Feb 19, 1858

To refer to the committee on pensions S. 91 (app. 6/1/1858), a bill to continue a pension to christine barnard, widow of late brevet major moses j. Barnard of t

On Feb 19, 1858, the Senate voted 13–24 (S 91). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–10, Republicans 3–12, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
13
No
24
Did not vote
36
Date
Feb 19, 1858

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 10 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 12 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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