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Senate roll call 158 · 37th Congress · Jan 28, 1862

To amend S. 169 by providing that all employees of said railroads become part of the military force of the U.S., and that the refusal to do so result in dismis

On Jan 28, 1862, the Senate voted 15–20 (S 169). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–17, Democrats 4–2, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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

15

No

20

Did not vote

38

Date

Jan 28, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.