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Senate roll call 618 · 37th Congress · Jan 28, 1863

To go into executive session, motion made during consideration of H.R. 649 (12 stat 638, app. Feb. 4, 1863), a bill making appropriations for the consular and d

On Jan 28, 1863, the Senate voted 38–1. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–1, Democrats 5–0, Others 5–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
38
No
1
Did not vote
34
Date
Jan 28, 1863

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 go into executive session, motion made…: Senate Vote, Jan 28, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-618/to-go-into-executive-session-motion-made-during-consideration (accessed 2026-10-14).

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