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Senate roll call 378 · 38th Congress · Jun 27, 1864

To amend H. R. 51 by preventing the President of the United States, by proclamation, to free the slaves.

On Jun 27, 1864, the Senate voted 5–29 (HR 51). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–25, Others 2–4, Democrats 3–0.

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

Yes
5
No
29
Did not vote
21
Date
Jun 27, 1864

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 25 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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