To reconsider the vote by which the Senate agreed to postpone S. 200, a bill to establish provisional governments in certain cases. (p. 3092-3)

On Jul 3, 1862, the Senate voted 28–10 (S 200). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–3, Others 3–3, Democrats 1–4. 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: 28
No: 10
Did not vote: 35
Date: Jul 3, 1862

By party

Democrats1 yes · 4 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans24 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Alexander Mcdougall D-CA voted yes
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted no
Jacob Merritt Howard R-MI voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no

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 by which the Senate…: Senate Vote, Jul 3, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-481/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-senate-agreed (accessed 2026-10-17).