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Senate roll call 66 · 37th Congress · Jul 24, 1861

To pass H.R. 76 (12 stat 279, app. July 27, 1861), an act to provide for the payment of the police force organized by the U.S. For the city of baltimore.

On Jul 24, 1861, the Senate voted 29–6 (HR 76). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–0, Democrats 3–5, Others 0–1. 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
29
No
6
Did not vote
38
Date
Jul 24, 1861

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 5 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 76 (12 stat 279, app. July 27…: Senate Vote, Jul 24, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-66/to-pass-h-r-76-12-stat-279-app (accessed 2026-10-16).

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