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Senate roll call 166 · 37th Congress · Feb 6, 1862

To amend S. 175 (12 stat 594, app july 17, 1862), a bill to define the pay and emoluments of certain officers of the army, and for other purposes; which amendme

On Feb 6, 1862, the Senate voted 29–10 (S 175). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–5, Democrats 6–3, Others 2–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
29
No
10
Did not vote
34
Date
Feb 6, 1862

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 3 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 5 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 4 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. 175 (12 stat 594, app july 17…: Senate Vote, Feb 6, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-166/to-amend-s-175-12-stat-594-app-july (accessed 2026-10-17).