To amend the question as to whether w. H. Humphreys be removed from the office of judge of the U.S. District court of tennessee, by adding a clause disqualifyi

On Jun 26, 1862, the Senate voted 27–10. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–7, Others 4–2, Democrats 1–1. 7 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: 27
No: 10
Did not vote: 36
Date: Jun 26, 1862

By party

Democrats1 yes · 1 no · 27 didn’t vote
Republicans22 yes · 7 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Dixon R-CT voted no
Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted no
Orville Hickman Browning R-IL voted no
Charles Sumner R-MA voted no
Ira Harris R-NY voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI 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 amend the question as to whether w. H…: Senate Vote, Jun 26, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-452/to-amend-the-question-as-to-whether-w-h (accessed 2026-10-17).