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Senate roll call 44 · 37th Congress · Jul 10, 1861

To pass S. 1 (12 stat 274, app. July 25, 1861), a bill to authorize the employment of volunteers to aid in enforcing the laws and protecting public property. (

On Jul 10, 1861, the Senate voted 34–4 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–0, Democrats 5–3, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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

34

No

4

Did not vote

35

Date

Jul 10, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.