To pass the amended resolution providing that both houses of Congress adjourn on july 16, 1862. (p. 3284-3)

On Jul 12, 1862, the Senate voted 29–10. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–9, Others 5–1, Democrats 4–0. 9 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: 29
No: 10
Did not vote: 34
Date: Jul 12, 1862

By party

Democrats4 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 9 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Harlan R-IA voted no
James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
Samuel Clarke Pomeroy R-KS voted no
Charles Sumner R-MA voted no
Zachariah Chandler R-MI voted no
Morton Smith Wilkinson R-MN voted no
Preston King R-NY voted no
Benjamin Franklin Wade R-OH 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 pass the amended resolution providing…: Senate Vote, Jul 12, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-523/to-pass-the-amended-resolution-providing-that-both-houses (accessed 2026-10-17).