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Edward Bates

Attorney-General of the U · 1861

Edward Bates, Attorney-General of the U. The Senate voted 40–5 on the nomination on Mar 5, 1861 ().

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  • Attorney-general of the u
    37th Congress ·     40–5 · Mar 5, 1861

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Capitol Receipts, “Edward Bates: Attorney-General of the U,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/appointee/v37_edwardbates/edward-bates (accessed 2026-10-13).