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Senate roll call 708 · 37th Congress · Feb 19, 1863

To consider H.R. 357 (12 stat 664, app. Feb. 24, 1863), an act to provide a temporary government for the territory of arizona. (p. 1102-3)

On Feb 19, 1863, the Senate voted 24–15 (HR 357). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–11, Democrats 4–4, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
24
No
15
Did not vote
34
Date
Feb 19, 1863

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 4 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 11 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no · 4 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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