To amend H.R. 591 so as to prevent the removal of cases from state courts to the next circuit court of the U.S. (p. 540-3)

On Jan 27, 1863, the Senate voted 14–27 (HR 591). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–25, Democrats 6–1, Others 5–1. 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: 14
No: 27
Did not vote: 32
Date: Jan 27, 1863

By party

Democrats6 yes · 1 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 25 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Orville Hickman Browning R-IL voted yes
John Sherman R-OH voted yes
Benjamin Franklin Harding D-OR voted no
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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