To amend H.R. 635 by proposing to repeal all laws and parts of laws giving a bounty on the tonnage of vessels engaged in the cod and other bank fisheries. (p.

On Feb 2, 1863, the Senate voted 8–35 (HR 635). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–28, Democrats 4–4, Others 3–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 8
No: 35
Did not vote: 30
Date: Feb 2, 1863

By party

Democrats4 yes · 4 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 28 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Alexander Mcdougall D-CA voted no
Milton Slocum Latham D-CA voted no
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted yes
Benjamin Franklin Harding D-OR 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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