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Senate roll call 385 · 37th Congress · Jun 9, 1862

To pass H.R. 374 (12 stat 432, app. June 9, 1862), a bill to secure freedom to all persons within the territories of the U.S. (p. 2618-2)

On Jun 9, 1862, the Senate voted 28–10 (HR 374). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–0, Democrats 1–6, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 1 member 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

28

No

10

Did not vote

35

Date

Jun 9, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.