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On Jul 10, 1862, the Senate voted 34–6. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–3, Others 6–1, Democrats 2–2. 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: 34
No: 6
Did not vote: 33
Date: Jul 10, 1862

By party

Democrats2 yes · 2 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted no
James Henry Lane R-KS voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI 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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