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Senate roll call 731 · 37th Congress · Feb 25, 1863

To amend S. 556, an act to promote the health, comfort, and efficiency of the armies of the U.S., which amendment provides that tobacco be furnished to enliste

On Feb 25, 1863, the Senate voted 3–33 (S 556). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–20, Democrats 0–8, Others 0–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
3
No
33
Did not vote
37
Date
Feb 25, 1863

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 8 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 20 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 5 no · 3 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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