President Abraham Lincoln's Record on Roll Call Votes in the 37th SenateAbout This Page
This page compiles President Abraham Lincoln's record on U.S. Senate roll call votes. Presidents do not vote in the Senate, but they may show what side they're on.
This data is part of a larger project to identify the policy preferences of all U.S. Presidents.
Vote# | Description (Highlights are coding aids) asc / dsc | Bill/Res | Pres "Vote" | Pres Notes | More info | |
s37v239 | TO PASS H.J.RES. 48 (12 STAT 617, APP. APR. 10, 1862), A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT CONGRESS COOPERATE BY AFFORDING PECUNIARY AID TO ANY STATE WHICH MAY ADOPT A GRADUAL ABOLISHMENT OF SLAVERY. (P. 1496-2) | HJR48 | 1 | Yea vote Req 370042 | Voteview
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Notes:- Highlighted words in vote descriptions are just are coding aids.
- Pres Votes: 1 (Yea) 6 (Nay) 9 (Not voting, not shown)