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Senate roll call 209 · 38th Congress · May 10, 1864

To amend H. R. 395 by limiting the issue of treasury notes $200,000,000 as authorized by law instead of $300,000,000 as proposed in the bill.

On May 10, 1864, the Senate voted 14–17 (HR 395). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–16, Others 4–1, Democrats 3–0. 7 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
14
No
17
Did not vote
24
Date
May 10, 1864

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 16 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 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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