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Senate roll call 559 · 37th Congress · Dec 19, 1862

To pass S. 427, a bill for the relief of charles anderson. (p. 139-1)

On Dec 19, 1862, the Senate voted 17–22 (S 427). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–20, Democrats 7–0, Others 4–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
17
No
22
Did not vote
34
Date
Dec 19, 1862

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 20 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 2 no · 2 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 pass S. 427, a bill for the relief of…: Senate Vote, Dec 19, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-559/to-pass-s-427-a-bill-for-the-relief (accessed 2026-10-17).