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

On Jan 7, 1863, the Senate voted 26–9 (S 427). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–9, Democrats 7–0, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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: 26
No: 9
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jan 7, 1863

By party

Democrats7 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans15 yes · 9 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Dixon R-CT voted no
Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted no
James Harlan R-IA voted no
James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
Charles Sumner R-MA voted no
Morton Smith Wilkinson R-MN voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no
Preston King R-NY 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 pass S. 427, a bill for the relief of…: Senate Vote, Jan 7, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-564/to-pass-s-427-a-bill-for-the-relief (accessed 2026-10-17).