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37th Congress > Senate > Vote 47

Date: July 12, 1861

Result: 35-4

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Defense Policy Resolutions

Sponsor: WILSON, Henry (R-MA)

Bill number: S1

Description: TO PASS S. 1 (12 STAT 274, APP. JULY 25, 1861), A BILL WHICH WAS RECONSIDERED AND AMENDED BY THE HOUSE, AND WHICH NOW PROVIDES FOR MORE DEFINITE STIPULATIONS REGARDING THE CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AND TERM OF SERVICE, AND ALSO AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO COMMISSION OFFICERS IF GOVERNORS FAIL TO DO SO. (P. 80-1)

Original source documents: Congresional Globe vol. 57, p. 82; Senate Journal vol. 53, p. 34;

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