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Senate roll call 133 · 37th Congress · Jan 7, 1862

To postpone S. 126, an act regarding the arrest of persons claimed to be held to service or labor by the officers of the military or naval service of the U.S.

On Jan 7, 1862, the Senate voted 13–23 (S 126). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–23, Democrats 9–0, Others 3–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

13

No

23

Did not vote

37

Date

Jan 7, 1862

From Voteview roll call records.