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Senate roll call 397 · 37th Congress · Jun 11, 1862

To reconsider the vote refusing to consent to the appointment of henry h. Lockwood of delaware, as a brigadier general.

On Jun 11, 1862, the Senate voted 27–8. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–2, Democrats 1–4, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
27
No
8
Did not vote
38
Date
Jun 11, 1862

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 4 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 4 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 reconsider the vote refusing to consent…: Senate Vote, Jun 11, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-397/to-reconsider-the-vote-refusing-to-consent-to-the (accessed 2026-10-17).