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Senate roll call 701 · 37th Congress · Feb 18, 1863

To recommit to the committee on the judiciary, S. 359 (12 stat 762, app. Mar. 3, 1863), a bill providing for remodeling and abolishing some of the courts of the

On Feb 18, 1863, the Senate voted 15–22 (S 359). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–22, Democrats 7–0, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
15
No
22
Did not vote
36
Date
Feb 18, 1863

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 22 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 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 recommit to the committee on the…: Senate Vote, Feb 18, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-701/to-recommit-to-the-committee-on-the-judiciary-s (accessed 2026-10-17).