To postpone consideration of S. 541, an act to amend an act entitled "an act to establish and equalize the grades of line officers of the U.S. Navy."

On Feb 24, 1863, the Senate voted 22–16 (S 541). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–3, Democrats 2–8, Others 2–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 22
No: 16
Did not vote: 35
Date: Feb 24, 1863

By party

Democrats2 yes · 8 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans18 yes · 3 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Harlan R-IA voted no
David Turpie D-IN voted yes
James Henry Lane R-KS voted no
Samuel Clarke Pomeroy R-KS voted no
Henry Mower Rice D-MN 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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