To consider H.R. 226 (12 stat 765, app. Mar. 3, 1863), a bill amending an act to establish a court for the investigation of claims against the United States.

On Jan 19, 1863, the Senate voted 25–11 (HR 226). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–8, Others 3–3, Democrats 4–0. 8 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: 25
No: 11
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jan 19, 1863

By party

Democrats4 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans18 yes · 8 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Harlan R-IA voted no
James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted no
Henry Smith Lane R-IN voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted no
Morton Smith Wilkinson R-MN voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no
John Sherman R-OH 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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