To adopt the report of the committee of conference on S. 89 (12 stat 576, app. July 15, 1862), an act amending an act to amend the judicial system of the U.S.;

On Jul 12, 1862, the Senate voted 24–12 (S 89). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–6, Others 3–3, Democrats 1–3. 6 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: 24
No: 12
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jul 12, 1862

By party

Democrats1 yes · 3 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Orville Hickman Browning R-IL voted no
Jacob Merritt Howard R-MI voted no
Zachariah Chandler R-MI voted no
Morton Smith Wilkinson R-MN voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI voted no
Timothy Otis Howe 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 adopt the report of the committee of…: Senate Vote, Jul 12, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-521/to-adopt-the-report-of-the-committee-of-conference (accessed 2026-10-17).