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Senate roll call 242 · 37th Congress · Apr 3, 1862

To amend section 4 of S. 108 by providing that compensation for slaves freed in the district of columbia be divided equally between owner and slave, providing t

On Apr 3, 1862, the Senate voted 10–31 (S 108). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–27, Others 5–2, Democrats 3–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
10
No
31
Did not vote
32
Date
Apr 3, 1862

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 2 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 27 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 2 no · 1 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 section 4 of S. 108 by providing…: Senate Vote, Apr 3, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-242/to-amend-section-4-of-s-108-by-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).