To pass S. 505 (12 stat 650, app. Feb. 14, 1863), an act to incorporate the national association for the relief of colored women and children.

On Feb 9, 1863, the Senate voted 27–9 (S 505). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–0, Democrats 0–6, Others 3–3. 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: 27
No: 9
Did not vote: 37
Date: Feb 9, 1863

By party

Democrats0 yes · 6 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans24 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 3 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 pass S. 505 (12 stat 650, app. Feb. 14…: Senate Vote, Feb 9, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-656/to-pass-s-505-12-stat-650-app-feb (accessed 2026-10-17).