To postpone special orders and to consider S. 298 (12 stat 503, app. July 2, 1862), a bill donating public lands to the several states and territories which may

On May 30, 1862, the Senate voted 27–9 (S 298). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–6, Others 4–1, Democrats 2–2. 6 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: 27
No: 9
Did not vote: 37
Date: May 30, 1862

By party

Democrats2 yes · 2 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans21 yes · 6 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted no
Orville Hickman Browning R-IL voted no
James Henry Lane R-KS voted no
Samuel Clarke Pomeroy R-KS voted no
Morton Smith Wilkinson R-MN voted no
Timothy Otis Howe R-WI 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 postpone special orders and to consider…: Senate Vote, May 30, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-331/to-postpone-special-orders-and-to-consider-s-298 (accessed 2026-10-16).