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Senate roll call 228 · 37th Congress · Mar 25, 1862

To order the engrossment and third reading of S.J.RES. 50 (12 stat 617, app. Apr. 16, 1862), a bill to transfer the superintendency of the capitol building exte

On Mar 25, 1862, the Senate voted 34–3 (SJR 50). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–3, Others 6–0, Democrats 4–0. 3 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
34
No
3
Did not vote
36
Date
Mar 25, 1862

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 0 no · 2 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 order the engrossment and third reading…: Senate Vote, Mar 25, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-228/to-order-the-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-s (accessed 2026-10-17).

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