To amend H.R. 371 by modifying said oath so that it contain a statement that the oath-taker has never voluntarily levied war against the U.S. (p. 2872-2, 3)

On Jun 23, 1862, the Senate voted 19–19 (HR 371). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 9–18, Others 6–1, Democrats 4–0. 9 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: 19
Did not vote: 35
Date: Jun 23, 1862

By party

Democrats4 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans9 yes · 18 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Dixon R-CT voted yes
Orville Hickman Browning R-IL voted yes
Henry Smith Lane R-IN voted yes
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted yes
John Sherman R-OH voted yes
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted yes
Jacob Collamer R-VT voted yes
Solomon Foot R-VT voted yes
James Rood Doolittle R-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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