To pass H.R. 54. (p. 326-1)

On Jul 30, 1861, the Senate voted 22–18 (HR 54). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–5, Democrats 1–11, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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: 22
No: 18
Did not vote: 33
Date: Jul 30, 1861

By party

Democrats1 yes · 11 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans21 yes · 5 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Alexander Mcdougall D-CA voted yes
James Harlan R-IA voted no
James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
Orville Hickman Browning R-IL voted no
Ira Harris R-NY voted no

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 H.R. 54. (p. 326-1): Senate Vote, Jul 30, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-81/to-pass-h-r-54-p-326-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).