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Senate roll call 28 · 38th Congress · Jan 5, 1864

To refer to the committee on the judiciary, S. 37, (13 stat l. 437) a bill preventing officers of the army and navy service of the United States from interferri

On Jan 5, 1864, the Senate voted 20–15 (S 37). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 8–15, Democrats 7–0, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
20
No
15
Did not vote
20
Date
Jan 5, 1864

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 15 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 no · 5 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 refer to the committee on the judiciary…: Senate Vote, Jan 5, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-S-28/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-the-judiciary-s (accessed 2026-10-17).