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Senate roll call 754 · 37th Congress · Mar 2, 1863

To amend S. 544 (12 stat 820, app. Mar. 3, 1863), an act to provide for the collection of abandoned property, for the purchase of staples, and for the preventio

On Mar 2, 1863, the Senate voted 14–21 (S 544). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–21, Democrats 6–0, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
14
No
21
Did not vote
38
Date
Mar 2, 1863

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 21 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 544 (12 stat 820, app. Mar. 3…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-754/to-amend-s-544-12-stat-820-app-mar (accessed 2026-10-17).

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