To consider S. 329 (12 stat 538, app. July 12, 1862), a bill to amend the fugitive slave law. (p. 2638-2)

On Jun 10, 1862, the Senate voted 25–10 (S 329). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–0, Democrats 0–6, Others 0–4. 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: 25
No: 10
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jun 10, 1862

By party

Democrats0 yes · 6 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans25 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 4 no · 4 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 consider S. 329 (12 stat 538, app. July…: Senate Vote, Jun 10, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-395/to-consider-s-329-12-stat-538-app-july (accessed 2026-10-17).