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Senate roll call 70 · 38th Congress · Feb 15, 1864

To amend an amendmant to H. R. 156 (13 stat. L. 22) by proposing to increase the salaries of all assistant secretaries from $3,000 to $3,500 per annum.

On Feb 15, 1864, the Senate voted 19–17 (HR 156). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 11–16, Democrats 5–0, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
19
No
17
Did not vote
19
Date
Feb 15, 1864

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 16 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 6 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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