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Senate roll call 591 · 37th Congress · Jan 21, 1863

To amend H.R 226 by eliminating section 1 which provides for two additional judges. (p. 426-3)

On Jan 21, 1863, the Senate voted 21–17 (HR 226). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 17–13, Others 3–2, Democrats 1–2. 13 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
21
No
17
Did not vote
35
Date
Jan 21, 1863

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 2 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 13 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 no · 3 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 H.R 226 by eliminating section 1…: Senate Vote, Jan 21, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-591/to-amend-h-r-226-by-eliminating-section-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).