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Senate roll call 239 · 37th Congress · Apr 2, 1862

To pass H.J.RES. 48 (12 stat 617, app. Apr. 10, 1862), a resolution declaring that Congress cooperate by affording pecuniary aid to any state which may adopt a

On Apr 2, 1862, the Senate voted 32–10 (HJR 48). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–0, Democrats 1–6, Others 3–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

32

No

10

Did not vote

31

Date

Apr 2, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.