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Senate roll call 3 · 38th Congress · Mar 9, 1863

To advise and consent to the appointment of john mcneill as brigadier general of volunteers.

On Mar 9, 1863, the Senate voted 31–5. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–0, Democrats 3–3, Others 2–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
31
No
5
Did not vote
19
Date
Mar 9, 1863

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 6 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 appointment of…: Senate Vote, Mar 9, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-S-3/to-advise-and-consent-to-the-appointment-of-john (accessed 2026-10-17).