To postpone all prior orders and to consider S. 200, a bill to establish provisional governments in certain cases. (p. 3091-3)

On Jul 3, 1862, the Senate voted 24–11 (S 200). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–3, Others 1–4, Democrats 0–4. 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: 24
No: 11
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jul 3, 1862

By party

Democrats0 yes · 4 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans23 yes · 3 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jacob Merritt Howard R-MI voted no
John Conover Ten Eyck R-NJ voted no
Edgar Cowan R-PA 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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