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Senate roll call 133 · 37th Congress · Jan 7, 1862

To postpone S. 126, an act regarding the arrest of persons claimed to be held to service or labor by the officers of the military or naval service of the U.S.

On Jan 7, 1862, the Senate voted 13–23 (S 126). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–23, Democrats 9–0, Others 3–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
13
No
23
Did not vote
37
Date
Jan 7, 1862

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 23 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 5 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 S. 126, an act regarding the…: Senate Vote, Jan 7, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-133/to-postpone-s-126-an-act-regarding-the-arrest (accessed 2026-10-17).