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Senate roll call 719 · 37th Congress · Feb 20, 1863

To pass S. 359. (the title was amended to "an act to reorganize the courts in the district of columbia.") (p. 1140-3)

On Feb 20, 1863, the Senate voted 19–16 (S 359). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–4, Others 0–7, Democrats 0–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

19

No

16

Did not vote

38

Date

Feb 20, 1863

From Voteview roll call records.