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Senate roll call 257 · 38th Congress · Jun 1, 1864

To amend H. R. 405 by eliminating the fixed salary of an assessor.

On Jun 1, 1864, the Senate voted 29–8 (HR 405). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–3, Others 6–2, Democrats 3–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
Jun 1, 1864

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 3 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 2 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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