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Senate roll call 101 · 37th Congress · Aug 2, 1861

To reconsider the vote concurring in the house amendment to S. 43 (12 stat 411, app. June 2, 1862), an act to prevent and punish fraud on the part of officers e

On Aug 2, 1861, the Senate voted 30–6 (S 43). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–3, Democrats 4–3, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
30
No
6
Did not vote
37
Date
Aug 2, 1861

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 3 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider the vote concurring in the…: Senate Vote, Aug 2, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-101/to-reconsider-the-vote-concurring-in-the-house-amendment (accessed 2026-10-16).

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