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Senate roll call 12 · 38th Congress · Mar 12, 1863

To advise and consent to the appointment of george w. Stipp as medical inspector with the rank of lieutenantcolonel.

On Mar 12, 1863, the Senate voted 29–8. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–8, Others 6–0, Democrats 4–0. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
29
No
8
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 12, 1863

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 8 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 0 no · 4 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 advise and consent to the appointment of…: Senate Vote, Mar 12…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-S-12/to-advise-and-consent-to-the-appointment-of-george (accessed 2026-10-17).

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