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Senate roll call 489 · 38th Congress · Feb 10, 1865

To amend H. R. 649 by providing that the compensation of senators, representative and delegates shall be $10,000 for each Congress, together with mileage as app

On Feb 10, 1865, the Senate voted 10–31 (HR 649). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–27, Democrats 7–1, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
10
No
31
Did not vote
14
Date
Feb 10, 1865

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 27 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 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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