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Senate roll call 722 · 37th Congress · Feb 23, 1863

To amend H.R. 362, an act to provide for the discharge of state prisoners and others, and to authorize the judges of the U.S. Courts to take bail or recognizan

On Feb 23, 1863, the Senate voted 7–29 (HR 362). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–24, Democrats 5–2, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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
7
No
29
Did not vote
37
Date
Feb 23, 1863

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 24 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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