To agree to the report of the committee on conference on H.R. 371 (12 stat 502, app. July 2, 1862), a bill prescribing an oath of office, and for other purposes

On Jun 30, 1862, the Senate voted 27–8 (HR 371). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–0, Democrats 0–5, Others 1–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 27
No: 8
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jun 30, 1862

By party

Democrats0 yes · 5 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 agree to the report of the committee on…: Senate Vote, Jun 30, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-467/to-agree-to-the-report-of-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).