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Senate roll call 719 · 37th Congress · Feb 20, 1863

To pass S. 359. (the title was amended to "an act to reorganize the courts in the district of columbia.") (p. 1140-3)

On Feb 20, 1863, the Senate voted 19–16 (S 359). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–4, Others 0–7, Democrats 0–5. 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
19
No
16
Did not vote
38
Date
Feb 20, 1863

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 5 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 7 no · 1 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 pass S. 359. (the title was amended to…: Senate Vote, Feb 20, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-719/to-pass-s-359-the-title-was-amended-to (accessed 2026-10-17).