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Senate roll call 13 · 37th Congress · Mar 16, 1861

To consent to the nomination of james w. Webb, to be minister resident of the U.S. At constantinople. (p. 310, 319)

On Mar 16, 1861, the Senate voted 26–13. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–1, Democrats 2–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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

26

No

13

Did not vote

34

Date

Mar 16, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.