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Senate roll call 2 · 37th Congress · Mar 5, 1861

To consent to the nomination of edward bates to be attorney-general of the U.S. (p. 290)

On Mar 5, 1861, the Senate voted 40–5. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–0, Democrats 12–5, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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

40

No

5

Did not vote

28

Date

Mar 5, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.