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 | |
s37v290 | TO PASS S. 290 (12 STAT 407, APP. MAY 21, 1862), A BILL TO EDUCATE COLORED CHILDREN IN WASHINGTON, D. C. | S290 | 1 | Yea vote 12 STAT 407, APP. MAY 21, 1862 | 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)