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Senate roll call 693 · 37th Congress · Feb 17, 1863

To postpone all prior orders and consider S. 393 (12 stat 758, app. Mar. 3, 1863), an act concerning letters of marque, prizes, and prize goods. (p. 1019-2)

On Feb 17, 1863, the Senate voted 21–15 (S 393). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–9, Democrats 3–4, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

21

No

15

Did not vote

37

Date

Feb 17, 1863

From Voteview roll call records.