To consider S. 365 (12 stat 633, app. Dec. 31, 1862), a bill providing for the admission of west virginia, as a state in the union. (p. 3308-3)

On Jul 14, 1862, the Senate voted 25–11 (S 365). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–7, Others 5–1, Democrats 1–3. 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: 25
No: 11
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jul 14, 1862

By party

Democrats1 yes · 3 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans19 yes · 7 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
Orville Hickman Browning R-IL voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
Zachariah Chandler R-MI voted no
Preston King R-NY voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI 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 consider S. 365 (12 stat 633, app. Dec…: Senate Vote, Jul 14, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-525/to-consider-s-365-12-stat-633-app-dec (accessed 2026-10-16).