To reconsider the vote adopting an amendment to H.R. 280 (12 stat 583, app. July 16, 1862), a bill to establish and equalize the grades of line officers of the

On Jul 2, 1862, the Senate voted 16–19 (HR 280). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–13, Others 3–3, Democrats 1–3. 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: 16
No: 19
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jul 2, 1862

By party

Democrats1 yes · 3 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans12 yes · 13 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Dixon R-CT voted yes
Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted yes
James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted yes
Orville Hickman Browning R-IL voted yes
Henry Smith Lane R-IN voted yes
Lot Myrick Morrill R-ME voted yes
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted yes
Ira Harris R-NY voted yes
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted yes
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted yes
Solomon Foot R-VT voted yes
Timothy Otis Howe R-WI voted yes

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 reconsider the vote adopting an amendment…: Senate Vote, Jul 2…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-473/to-reconsider-the-vote-adopting-an-amendment-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).