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Senate roll call 288 · 37th Congress · May 8, 1862

To concur in the substitute amendment to H.R. 269, which amendment provides that a bureau of agriculture and statistics be created in the department of the inte

On May 8, 1862, the Senate voted 18–18 (HR 269). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–15, Others 5–1, Democrats 2–2. 11 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
18
No
18
Did not vote
37
Date
May 8, 1862

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 2 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 15 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 substitute amendment to…: Senate Vote, May 8, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-288/to-concur-in-the-substitute-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).