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Senate roll call 786 · 37th Congress · Mar 3, 1863

To pass H.R. 738 (12 stat 808, app. Mar. 3, 1863), an act to establish a territorial government and a judiciary. (p. 1509-2)

On Mar 3, 1863, the Senate voted 25–12 (HR 738). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–6, Democrats 3–4, Others 3–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

25

No

12

Did not vote

36

Date

Mar 3, 1863

From Voteview roll call records.