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Senate roll call 785 · 37th Congress · Mar 3, 1863

To postpone until tomorrow, all prior orders, including consideration of S. 200.

On Mar 3, 1863, the Senate voted 22–13 (S 200). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 11–12, Democrats 6–1, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
22
No
13
Did not vote
38
Date
Mar 3, 1863

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 1 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 12 no · 13 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 postpone until tomorrow, all prior…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-785/to-postpone-until-tomorrow-all-prior-orders-including-consideration (accessed 2026-10-15).

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