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Senate roll call 229 · 37th Congress · Mar 25, 1862

To amend S. 108 by providing that within 30 days after liberation of persons of african descent, the federal government is to remove such persons to certain sta

On Mar 25, 1862, the Senate voted 2–31 (S 108). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–23, Others 1–5, Democrats 1–3.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
2
No
31
Did not vote
40
Date
Mar 25, 1862

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 3 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 23 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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