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Senate roll call 659 · 37th Congress · Feb 10, 1863

To amend S. 486 by eliminating the provision which prohibits the payment of these notes for duties on imports and would allow these notes to be introduced to TH

On Feb 10, 1863, the Senate voted 9–27 (S 486). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–22, Democrats 5–1, Others 2–4. 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
9
No
27
Did not vote
37
Date
Feb 10, 1863

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 22 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 4 no · 2 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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