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Senate roll call 347 · 37th Congress · Jun 3, 1862

To pass H.R. 391 (12 stat 501, app. July 1, 1862), a bill to punish practice of polygamy in the territories of the U.S., and disapproving and annulling certain

On Jun 3, 1862, the Senate voted 37–2 (HR 391). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–0, Democrats 5–2, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
37
No
2
Did not vote
34
Date
Jun 3, 1862

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 5 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 pass H.R. 391 (12 stat 501, app. July 1…: Senate Vote, Jun 3, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-347/to-pass-h-r-391-12-stat-501-app (accessed 2026-10-17).