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Senate roll call 724 · 37th Congress · Feb 23, 1863

To amend H.R. 362 by providing that no person is to be arrested for treason or other acts during the rebellion, unless the act of disloyalty is described under

On Feb 23, 1863, the Senate voted 11–24 (HR 362). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–23, Democrats 7–0, Others 4–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
11
No
24
Did not vote
38
Date
Feb 23, 1863

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 23 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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