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Senate roll call 72 · 37th Congress · Jul 29, 1861

To amend an amendment to H.R. 54 (12 stat 292, app. Aug. 5, 1861), an act to provide increased revenue from imports to pay interest on the public debt, and for

On Jul 29, 1861, the Senate voted 7–33 (HR 54). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–29, Democrats 6–3, Others 1–1. 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

7

No

33

Did not vote

33

Date

Jul 29, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.