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Senate roll call 203 · 37th Congress · Mar 7, 1862

To pass S. 201, a bill to provide for the occupation and cultivation of lands in the possession of the U.S., lying along the southern coast of the U.S. (p. 1

On Mar 7, 1862, the Senate voted 26–14 (S 201). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–2, Others 1–6, Democrats 0–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

26

No

14

Did not vote

33

Date

Mar 7, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.