To pass S. 427, a bill for the relief of charles anderson. (p. 139-1)

On Dec 19, 1862, the Senate voted 17–22 (S 427). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–20, Democrats 7–0, Others 4–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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: 17
No: 22
Did not vote: 34
Date: Dec 19, 1862

By party

Democrats7 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans6 yes · 20 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Smith Lane R-IN voted yes
James Henry Lane R-KS voted yes
Samuel Clarke Pomeroy R-KS voted yes
Ira Harris R-NY voted yes
John Sherman R-OH voted yes
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted yes

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 pass S. 427, a bill for the relief of…: Senate Vote, Dec 19, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-559/to-pass-s-427-a-bill-for-the-relief (accessed 2026-10-17).