To consider S. 310 (12 stat 389, app. July 17, 1862), a bill to suppress insurrection, punish treason and rebellion, and for other purposes. (p. 2163-3, 2165-1

On May 16, 1862, the Senate voted 23–19 (S 310). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–8, Democrats 0–7, Others 1–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 23
No: 19
Did not vote: 31
Date: May 16, 1862

By party

Democrats0 yes · 7 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans22 yes · 8 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Orville Hickman Browning R-IL voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted no
Jacob Merritt Howard R-MI voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no
James Fowler Simmons R-RI voted no

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 consider S. 310 (12 stat 389, app. July…: Senate Vote, May 16, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-305/to-consider-s-310-12-stat-389-app-july (accessed 2026-10-17).