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Senate roll call 787 · 37th Congress · Mar 3, 1863

To pass S. 524, an act to enable the people of nevada to form a constitution and state government, and for the admission of the state into the union on an equal

On Mar 3, 1863, the Senate voted 24–16 (S 524). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–7, Democrats 4–5, Others 2–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
16
Did not vote
33
Date
Mar 3, 1863

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 5 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 7 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 4 no · 2 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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