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Senate roll call 272 · 37th Congress · Apr 25, 1862

To consent to the nomination of major henry w. Wessells to be brigadier general of the volunteer force.

On Apr 25, 1862, the Senate voted 37–1. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–1, Democrats 8–0, Others 5–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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

37

No

1

Did not vote

35

Date

Apr 25, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.