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Senate roll call 40 · 37th Congress · Mar 28, 1861

To consider executive business, motion made during debate on a resolution requesting that the President use any means to enforce the laws and protect U.S. Prop

On Mar 28, 1861, the Senate voted 25–11. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–2, Democrats 1–8, Others 0–1. 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

25

No

11

Did not vote

37

Date

Mar 28, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.