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Senate roll call 55 · 38th Congress · Jan 20, 1864

To advise and consent to the appointment of andrew wylie, as justice of the supreme court of the district of columbia.

On Jan 20, 1864, the Senate voted 30–12. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–9, Others 6–2, Democrats 6–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
30
No
12
Did not vote
13
Date
Jan 20, 1864

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 9 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 2 no · 2 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, Jan 20…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-S-55/to-advise-and-consent-to-the-appointment-of-andrew (accessed 2026-10-18).