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Senate roll call 770 · 37th Congress · Mar 2, 1863

To adjourn, motion made during consideration of H.R. 591 (12 stat 755, app. Mar. 3, 1863), an act to indemnify the President and other persons for suspending TH

On Mar 2, 1863, the Senate voted 5–31. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–26, Democrats 4–2, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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
5
No
31
Did not vote
37
Date
Mar 2, 1863

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 2 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 26 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 3 no · 4 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 adjourn, motion made during consideration…: Senate Vote, Mar 2…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-770/to-adjourn-motion-made-during-consideration-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).