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Senate roll call 251 · 37th Congress · Apr 9, 1862

To retain in the treaty between the U.S. And mexico, article 2 relating to extradition of criminals.

On Apr 9, 1862, the Senate voted 27–13. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–12, Democrats 7–0, Others 5–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
27
No
13
Did not vote
33
Date
Apr 9, 1862

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 12 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 1 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 retain in the treaty between the U.S. And…: Senate Vote, Apr 9…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-251/to-retain-in-the-treaty-between-the-u-s (accessed 2026-10-17).

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