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Senate roll call 561 · 37th Congress · Dec 23, 1862

To amend S. 324, a bill which provides for a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the U.S., which amendment provides that any person having complied with TH

On Dec 23, 1862, the Senate voted 32–4 (S 324). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–4, Democrats 7–0, Others 5–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
32
No
4
Did not vote
37
Date
Dec 23, 1862

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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