To pass H.R. 471. (title of bill amended to read " an act to supress insurrection, and to punish treason and rebellion, and for other purposes.) (p. 3006-2)

On Jun 28, 1862, the Senate voted 28–13 (HR 471). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–3, Others 1–5, Democrats 0–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 28
No: 13
Did not vote: 32
Date: Jun 28, 1862

By party

Democrats0 yes · 5 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Orville Hickman Browning R-IL voted no
Jacob Merritt Howard R-MI voted no
Zachariah Chandler R-MI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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