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Senate roll call 144 · 37th Congress · Jan 14, 1862

To pass S. 137, a bill regarding the administration of criminal justice in the district of columbia, as amended.

On Jan 14, 1862, the Senate voted 31–4 (S 137). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–0, Democrats 4–2, Others 1–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
31
No
4
Did not vote
38
Date
Jan 14, 1862

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 2 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 5 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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