To amend H.R. 591 (12 stat 755, app. Mar. 3, 1863), a bill to indemnify the President and other persons for suspending the writ of habeas corpus, and acts done

On Jan 27, 1863, the Senate voted 27–15 (HR 591). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–4, Democrats 1–7, Others 2–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 27
No: 15
Did not vote: 31
Date: Jan 27, 1863

By party

Democrats1 yes · 7 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans24 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
Henry Smith Lane R-IN voted no
Jacob Merritt Howard R-MI voted no
Benjamin Franklin Harding D-OR voted yes
Edgar Cowan R-PA 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 amend H.R. 591 (12 stat 755, app. Mar. 3…: Senate Vote, Jan 27…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-603/to-amend-h-r-591-12-stat-755-app (accessed 2026-10-17).