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Senate roll call 544 · 37th Congress · Jul 16, 1862

To pass H.J.RES. 107 (12 stat 628, app. July 17, 1862), a bill to further provide for the compensation of members of Congress. (p. 3377-3)

On Jul 16, 1862, the Senate voted 30–8 (HJR 107). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–2, Others 2–5, Democrats 4–1. 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
30
No
8
Did not vote
35
Date
Jul 16, 1862

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 1 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 pass H.J.RES. 107 (12 stat 628, app. July…: Senate Vote, Jul 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-544/to-pass-h-j-res-107-12-stat-628 (accessed 2026-10-17).