To pass H.R. 187 (12 stat 532, app. July 11, 1862), a bill to authorize an additional issue of U.S. Notes, and for other purposes. (p. 3079-2)

On Jul 2, 1862, the Senate voted 23–13 (HR 187). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–7, Others 3–3, Democrats 0–3. 7 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: 23
No: 13
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jul 2, 1862

By party

Democrats0 yes · 3 no · 26 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 7 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted no
James Harlan R-IA voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
Preston King R-NY voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted no
Jacob Collamer R-VT 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 187 (12 stat 532, app. July 11…: Senate Vote, Jul 2, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-475/to-pass-h-r-187-12-stat-532-app (accessed 2026-10-17).