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Senate roll call 269 · 37th Congress · Apr 24, 1862

To pass S. 184 (12 stat 421, app. June 15, 1862), a bill to authorize diplomatic relations with haiti and liberia. (p. 1815-2)

On Apr 24, 1862, the Senate voted 32–7 (S 184). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–0, Democrats 2–5, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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
32
No
7
Did not vote
34
Date
Apr 24, 1862

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 5 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 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 pass S. 184 (12 stat 421, app. June 15…: Senate Vote, Apr 24, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-269/to-pass-s-184-12-stat-421-app-june (accessed 2026-10-16).

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