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Senate roll call 164 · 37th Congress · Feb 5, 1862

To pass a resolution to expel jesse d. Bright of indiana from his seat in the Senate, for writing a letter calculated to give aid and comfort to the public enem

On Feb 5, 1862, the Senate voted 32–14. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–3, Democrats 2–8, Others 3–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

32

No

14

Did not vote

27

Date

Feb 5, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.