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Senate roll call 114 · 37th Congress · Aug 5, 1861

To amend S. 72 (12 stat 326, app. Aug. 6, 1861), an act to increase the pay of troops; which amendment provides that proclamations, orders, and acts of the pres

On Aug 5, 1861, the Senate voted 37–5 (S 72). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–0, Democrats 4–4, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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

37

No

5

Did not vote

31

Date

Aug 5, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.