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Senate roll call 729 · 37th Congress · Feb 24, 1863

To amend S. 439 by providing that a percentage of bonds granted to railroads remain in the treasury of the U.S. And such amounts shall be paid to the railroads

On Feb 24, 1863, the Senate voted 24–12 (S 439). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–3, Democrats 2–5, Others 1–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

24

No

12

Did not vote

37

Date

Feb 24, 1863

From Voteview roll call records.