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Senate roll call 47 · 37th Congress · Jul 12, 1861

To pass S. 1 (12 stat 274, app. July 25, 1861), a bill which was reconsidered and amended by the house, and which now provides for more definite stipulations re

On Jul 12, 1861, the Senate voted 35–4 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–0, Democrats 6–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
35
No
4
Did not vote
34
Date
Jul 12, 1861

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 4 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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. 1 (12 stat 274, app. July 25…: Senate Vote, Jul 12, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-47/to-pass-s-1-12-stat-274-app-july (accessed 2026-10-16).

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