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Senate roll call 97 · 38th Congress · Mar 10, 1864

To amend S. 145, (13 stat. L. 144), a bill equalizing the pay of soldiers in the United States army, by providing that a tribunal sit to judge the value of slav

On Mar 10, 1864, the Senate voted 6–31 (S 145). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–26, Democrats 4–2, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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
6
No
31
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 10, 1864

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 26 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no · 5 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 amend S. 145, (13 stat. L. 144), a bill…: Senate Vote, Mar 10, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-S-97/to-amend-s-145-13-stat-l-144-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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