To amend H.R. 634 by endorsing the bonds issued pursuant to this bill with the purpose of the bill, to test its constitutionality. (p. 794-1)

On Feb 7, 1863, the Senate voted 12–27 (HR 634). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–25, Democrats 8–0, Others 4–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 12
No: 27
Did not vote: 34
Date: Feb 7, 1863

By party

Democrats8 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 25 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 amend H.R. 634 by endorsing the bonds…: Senate Vote, Feb 7, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-648/to-amend-h-r-634-by-endorsing-the-bonds (accessed 2026-10-17).