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Senate roll call 320 · 37th Congress · May 21, 1862

To dispense with prior orders, including S. 310. (p. 2250-1)

On May 21, 1862, the Senate voted 33–9 (HR 310). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–9, Others 7–0, Democrats 6–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
33
No
9
Did not vote
31
Date
May 21, 1862

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 9 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 0 no · 1 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 dispense with prior orders, including S…: Senate Vote, May 21, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-320/to-dispense-with-prior-orders-including-s-310-p (accessed 2026-10-17).