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Senate roll call 38 · 37th Congress · Mar 28, 1861

To consent to the nomination of carl schurg to be envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the U.S. To spain. (p. 365, 359)

On Mar 28, 1861, the Senate voted 26–13. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–4, Democrats 2–8, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

26

No

13

Did not vote

34

Date

Mar 28, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.