To concur in the motion made in the committee of the whole, to consider H.R. 226. (p. 394-3)

On Jan 20, 1863, the Senate voted 23–13 (HR 226). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 17–11, Others 3–2, Democrats 3–0. 11 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: 23
No: 13
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jan 20, 1863

By party

Democrats3 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
Republicans17 yes · 11 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 2 no · 3 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
Samuel Clarke Pomeroy R-KS voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
Lot Myrick Morrill R-ME voted no
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no
Preston King R-NY voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
James Rood Doolittle 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 concur in the motion made in the…: Senate Vote, Jan 20, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-580/to-concur-in-the-motion-made-in-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).