To amend H.R. 53 (12 stat 275, app. July 25, 1861), an act to fix the compensation of the officers of the revenue marine, and for other purposes; which amendmen

On Jul 24, 1861, the Senate voted 10–26 (HR 53). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–22, Democrats 5–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 10
No: 26
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jul 24, 1861

By party

Democrats5 yes · 4 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans5 yes · 22 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Alexander Mcdougall D-CA voted no
Milton Slocum Latham D-CA voted no
James Harlan R-IA voted yes
James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted yes
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted no
Morton Smith Wilkinson R-MN voted yes
John Parker Hale R-NH voted yes
Preston King R-NY voted yes
James Willis Nesmith D-OR 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 amend H.R. 53 (12 stat 275, app. July 25…: Senate Vote, Jul 24…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-65/to-amend-h-r-53-12-stat-275-app (accessed 2026-10-17).