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Senate roll call 703 · 37th Congress · Feb 19, 1863

To amend H.R. 362, a bill to discharge state prisoners and others, and to authorize the judges of the U.S. Courts to take bail or recognizance to secure trial

On Feb 19, 1863, the Senate voted 13–27 (HR 362). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–24, Democrats 8–0, Others 4–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

13

No

27

Did not vote

33

Date

Feb 19, 1863

From Voteview roll call records.