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Senate roll call 43 · 37th Congress · Jul 10, 1861

To amend S. 1 (12 stat 274, app. July 25, 1861), a bill to authorize the employment of volunteers to aid in enforging the laws and protecting public propeety: w

On Jul 10, 1861, the Senate voted 5–32 (S 1). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 4–4, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

5

No

32

Did not vote

36

Date

Jul 10, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.