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Senate roll call 274 · 37th Congress · Apr 25, 1862

To order the engrossment and third reading of S. 75, a bill to establish a steamship line to china, and for other purposes. (p. 1832-2)

On Apr 25, 1862, the Senate voted 27–13 (S 75). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 13–13, Democrats 8–0, Others 6–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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 25, 1862

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 13 no · 10 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, Apr 25, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-274/to-order-the-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-s (accessed 2026-10-17).

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