To amend S. 3 (12 stat 287, app. Aug. 3, 1861), a bill providing for the better organization of the military establishment; which amendment eliminates the provi

On Jul 17, 1861, the Senate voted 11–27 (S 3). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–20, Democrats 5–5, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 11
No: 27
Did not vote: 35
Date: Jul 17, 1861

By party

Democrats5 yes · 5 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans5 yes · 20 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Alexander Mcdougall D-CA voted no
Milton Slocum Latham D-CA voted no
James Henry Lane R-KS voted yes
Kinsley Scott Bingham R-MI voted yes
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted yes
John Renshaw Thomson D-NJ voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted yes
Edward Dickinson Baker R-OR voted yes
James Willis Nesmith D-OR 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 S. 3 (12 stat 287, app. Aug. 3…: Senate Vote, Jul 17, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-54/to-amend-s-3-12-stat-287-app-aug (accessed 2026-10-17).