To amend H.R. 591 by providing that if at the trial there appeared to be cause for arrest, or if the defendant acted in good faith or under presidential orders,

On Jan 27, 1863, the Senate voted 18–20 (HR 591). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 16–12, Democrats 1–4, Others 1–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 18
No: 20
Did not vote: 35
Date: Jan 27, 1863

By party

Democrats1 yes · 4 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans16 yes · 12 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted no
James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted no
James Henry Lane R-KS voted no
Samuel Clarke Pomeroy R-KS voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted no
Daniel Clark R-NH voted no
Preston King R-NY voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
Benjamin Franklin Harding D-OR voted yes
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no
Jacob Collamer R-VT voted no
Solomon Foot R-VT 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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