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Senate roll call 683 · 37th Congress · Feb 16, 1863

To amend S. 452, an act to regulate the appointment of midshipmen to the naval academy; which amendment proposes that appointments by the President be based on

On Feb 16, 1863, the Senate voted 6–32 (S 452). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–21, Democrats 1–7, Others 0–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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

6

No

32

Did not vote

35

Date

Feb 16, 1863

From Voteview roll call records.