Simon Cameron had resigned under a cloud several days before, with Edwin McMasters Stanton being named in his place. President Lincoln sweetened the pill for Cameron with a nomination as minister to Russia and the Senate confirmed him on this day. The vote clearly demonstrated the doubts over Cameron and his service; the vote was 24-14, with four more senators not voting. Seven Republicans voted against. (By John Osborne)
Source Citation
Senate Vote #149 (Jan 17, 1862), http://www.govtrack.us/congress
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Lawmaking/Litigating
