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Senate roll call 56 · 37th Congress · Jul 17, 1861

To amend S. 3, by providing that this act shall not reduce the pay or emoluments of the lieutenant general of the army. (p. 166-2)

On Jul 17, 1861, the Senate voted 30–6 (S 3). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–0, Democrats 3–5, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

30

No

6

Did not vote

37

Date

Jul 17, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.