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Senate roll call 222 · 37th Congress · Mar 19, 1862

To pass S. 235, a bill providing for the organization of army corps, of staffs attached to the corps, and of divisions in the army of the United States. (p. 12

On Mar 19, 1862, the Senate voted 29–9 (S 235). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–6, Democrats 5–1, Others 3–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
29
No
9
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 19, 1862

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 6 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 no · 3 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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