To amend a house amendment to S. 89 (12 stat 576, app. July 15, 1862), an act supplementary to an act to amend the judicial system of the U.S.; which amendment

On Jul 3, 1862, the Senate voted 29–7 (S 89). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–5, Others 6–0, Democrats 2–2. 5 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: 29
No: 7
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jul 3, 1862

By party

Democrats2 yes · 2 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans21 yes · 5 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
John Conover Ten Eyck R-NJ voted no
Ira Harris R-NY voted no
Edgar Cowan R-PA 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 a house amendment to S. 89 (12 stat…: Senate Vote, Jul 3…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-479/to-amend-a-house-amendment-to-s-89-12 (accessed 2026-10-17).