To pass a resolution providing that the Senate send to the House Of Representatives requesting the return of the conference committee report on H.R. 591. (p. 1

On Mar 3, 1863, the Senate voted 13–25 (HR 591). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–24, Democrats 8–0, Others 5–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 13
No: 25
Did not vote: 35
Date: Mar 3, 1863

By party

Democrats8 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 24 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 pass a resolution providing that the…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-775/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-that-the-senate-send (accessed 2026-10-16).