To go into executive session, motion made during consideration of S. 151, a bill to confiscate the property and free the slaves of rebels. (p. 1607-2)

On Apr 10, 1862, the Senate voted 22–13. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 14–11, Others 5–1, Democrats 3–1. 11 members 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: 22
No: 13
Did not vote: 38
Date: Apr 10, 1862

By party

Democrats3 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans14 yes · 11 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Dixon R-CT voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
James Henry Lane R-KS voted no
Samuel Clarke Pomeroy R-KS voted no
Charles Sumner R-MA voted no
Lot Myrick Morrill R-ME voted no
Zachariah Chandler R-MI voted no
Morton Smith Wilkinson R-MN voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no
Benjamin Franklin Wade R-OH voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To go into executive session, motion made…: Senate Vote, Apr 10, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-256/to-go-into-executive-session-motion-made-during-consideration (accessed 2026-10-15).