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Senate roll call 46 · 37th Congress · Jul 11, 1861

To pass a resolution to expel certain senators from the Senate for being engaged in a conspiracy for the obstruction of the union and the government. (p. 64-1)

On Jul 11, 1861, the Senate voted 32–10. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–0, Democrats 1–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

32

No

10

Did not vote

31

Date

Jul 11, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.