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Senate roll call 268 · 37th Congress · Apr 24, 1862

To amend S. 184 (12 stat 421, app. June 5, 1862), a bill to authorize diplomatic relations with haiti and liberia; which amendment provides that the President a

On Apr 24, 1862, the Senate voted 8–30 (S 184). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 5–1, Others 3–1. 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
8
No
30
Did not vote
35
Date
Apr 24, 1862

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 28 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 4 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 amend S. 184 (12 stat 421, app. June 5…: Senate Vote, Apr 24, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-268/to-amend-s-184-12-stat-421-app-june (accessed 2026-10-16).

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