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Senate roll call 68 · 37th Congress · Jul 25, 1861

To pass the resolution providing that Congress banish all feeling of passion and resentment, and prosecute the war only to defend and maintain the supremacy of

On Jul 25, 1861, the Senate voted 30–5. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–1, Democrats 4–4, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
5
Did not vote
38
Date
Jul 25, 1861

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 4 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 6 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 the resolution providing that…: Senate Vote, Jul 25, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-68/to-pass-the-resolution-providing-that-congress-banish-all (accessed 2026-10-17).