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Senate roll call 179 · 37th Congress · Feb 17, 1862

To amend an amendment to S. 153 (12 stat 597, app july 17, 1862), a bill for the better organization of the cavalry forces; which proposed amendment reduces the

On Feb 17, 1862, the Senate voted 25–10 (S 153). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–7, Democrats 4–3, Others 5–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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

25

No

10

Did not vote

38

Date

Feb 17, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.