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Senate roll call 1 · 38th Congress · Feb 1, 1865

To advise and consent to the nomination of george g. Meade, for major general in United States army.

On Feb 1, 1865, the Senate voted 32–5. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–5, Democrats 6–0, Others 5–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
32
No
5
Did not vote
18
Date
Feb 1, 1865

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 no · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To advise and consent to the nomination of…: Senate Vote, Feb 1, 1865,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-S-1/to-advise-and-consent-to-the-nomination-of-george (accessed 2026-10-17).