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Senate roll call 60 · 37th Congress · Jul 18, 1861

To amend an amendment to S. 3 by striking out the enacting clause and inserting that the purpose of this act is to preserve the union, to defend property, and t

On Jul 18, 1861, the Senate voted 33–4 (S 3). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–0, Democrats 6–4, Others 3–0. 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

33

No

4

Did not vote

36

Date

Jul 18, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.