To concur in the amendment to H.R. 208 (12 stat 355, app feb. 14, 1862), a bill making appropriations for the legislative, executive and judicial expenses of TH

On Feb 28, 1862, the Senate voted 36–7 (HR 208). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–4, Democrats 5–3, Others 6–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 36
No: 7
Did not vote: 30
Date: Feb 28, 1862

By party

Democrats5 yes · 3 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans25 yes · 4 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Willard Saulsbury Sr. D-DE voted no
Henry Smith Lane R-IN voted no
Ira Harris R-NY voted no
Preston King R-NY voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
Benjamin Stark D-OR voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no

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 concur in the amendment to H.R. 208 (12…: Senate Vote, Feb 28, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-194/to-concur-in-the-amendment-to-h-r-208 (accessed 2026-10-17).