To amend H.R. 78 (12 stat 285, app. Aug. 2, 1861), an act to amend an act supplemental to an act providing for a naval peace establishment, and for other purpos

On Jul 31, 1861, the Senate voted 22–13 (HR 78). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–9, Democrats 2–4, Others 1–0. 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: 22
No: 13
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jul 31, 1861

By party

Democrats2 yes · 4 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans19 yes · 9 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Alexander Mcdougall D-CA voted yes
James Dixon R-CT voted no
James Henry Lane R-KS voted no
Charles Sumner R-MA voted no
Morton Smith Wilkinson R-MN voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted yes
John Conover Ten Eyck R-NJ voted no
Benjamin Franklin Wade R-OH voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no
Solomon Foot R-VT voted no
Timothy Otis Howe R-WI 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 amend H.R. 78 (12 stat 285, app. Aug. 2…: Senate Vote, Jul 31, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-88/to-amend-h-r-78-12-stat-285-app (accessed 2026-10-17).