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Senate roll call 167 · 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 2–36 (S 175). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–25, Democrats 1–7, Others 0–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 2 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
2
No
36
Did not vote
35
Date
Feb 6, 1862

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 7 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 25 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 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-167/to-amend-s-175-12-stat-594-app-july (accessed 2026-10-17).