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Senate roll call 290 · 37th Congress · May 9, 1862

To pass S. 290 (12 stat 407, app. May 21, 1862), a bill to educate colored children in washington, d. C.

On May 9, 1862, the Senate voted 28–7 (S 290). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–0, Others 1–5, Democrats 0–2.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
28
No
7
Did not vote
38
Date
May 9, 1862

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 2 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote

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. 290 (12 stat 407, app. May 21…: Senate Vote, May 9, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-290/to-pass-s-290-12-stat-407-app-may (accessed 2026-10-16).

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