To amend H.R. 312 by striking out the provision for a duty on the interest of U.S. Notes, bonds, and other securities. (p. 2454-3)

On May 31, 1862, the Senate voted 13–24 (HR 312). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–20, Democrats 5–1, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 13
No: 24
Did not vote: 36
Date: May 31, 1862

By party

Democrats5 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans7 yes · 20 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Alexander Mcdougall D-CA voted no
James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted yes
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted yes
Henry Smith Lane R-IN voted yes
James Henry Lane R-KS voted yes
Morton Smith Wilkinson R-MN voted yes
John Sherman R-OH voted yes
Timothy Otis Howe R-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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