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Senate roll call 749 · 37th Congress · Feb 28, 1863

To postpone S. 511 (12 stat 731, app. Mar. 3, 1863), an act for enrolling and calling out the national forces, and for other purposes. (p. 1371-1)

On Feb 28, 1863, the Senate voted 11–35 (S 511). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–28, Democrats 6–4, Others 4–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

11

No

35

Did not vote

27

Date

Feb 28, 1863

From Voteview roll call records.