To amend an amendment to the motion to recommit to committee S. 151, a bill to cinfiscate the property and free the slaves of rebels. The amendment to the moti

On Apr 30, 1862, the Senate voted 11–29 (S 151). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 6–0, Others 5–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 11
No: 29
Did not vote: 33
Date: Apr 30, 1862

By party

Democrats6 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 28 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 amend an amendment to the motion to…: Senate Vote, Apr 30, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-278/to-amend-an-amendment-to-the-motion-to-recommit (accessed 2026-10-15).