To amend the resolution providing for the purchase of copies of the annals of congres and register of debates, by inquiring of the secretary of interior whether

On Mar 28, 1861, the Senate voted 19–15. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–8, Democrats 3–6, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 19
No: 15
Did not vote: 39
Date: Mar 28, 1861

By party

Democrats3 yes · 6 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans16 yes · 8 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Dixon R-CT voted no
Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted no
John Cabell Breckinridge D-KY voted yes
Charles Sumner R-MA voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted yes
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no
Ira Harris R-NY voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no
James Fowler Simmons R-RI voted no
Alfred Osborn Pope Nicholson D-TN voted yes
Solomon Foot R-VT voted no

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 amend the resolution providing for the…: Senate Vote, Mar 28, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-42/to-amend-the-resolution-providing-for-the-purchase-of (accessed 2026-10-17).