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Senate roll call 675 · 37th Congress · Feb 12, 1863

To pass S. 515 (12 stat 699, app. Mar. 2, 1863), an act to authorize an increase in the number of major generals and brigadier generals in the volunteer service

On Feb 12, 1863, the Senate voted 22–14 (S 515). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–6, Democrats 0–6, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

22

No

14

Did not vote

37

Date

Feb 12, 1863

From Voteview roll call records.