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Senate roll call 150 · 37th Congress · Jan 17, 1862

To pass H.J.RES. 32 (12 stat 612, app jan. 21, 1862), a bill to impose a tax to pay ordinary expenses, interest on national loans, and public debts. (p. 376-1)

On Jan 17, 1862, the Senate voted 39–1 (HJR 32). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–0, Democrats 6–1, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
39
No
1
Did not vote
33
Date
Jan 17, 1862

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 1 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.J.RES. 32 (12 stat 612, app jan…: Senate Vote, Jan 17, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-150/to-pass-h-j-res-32-12-stat-612 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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