To pass H.R. 307, a bill authorizing the camden and atlantic railroad co. To build the road of the raritan and delaware bay co. (p. 2264-1)

On May 12, 1864, the House voted 63–58 (HR 307). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–5, Democrats 2–46, Others 8–8. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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: 63
No: 58
Did not vote: 65
Date: May 12, 1864

By party

Republicans53 yes · 5 no · 28 didn’t vote
Democrats2 yes · 46 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 8 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alexander Hamilton Rice R-MA voted no
Samuel Hooper R-MA voted no
John Bassett Alley R-MA voted no
William Barrett Washburn R-MA voted no
John Martin Broomall R-PA voted no
Joseph Bailey D-PA voted yes
Archibald Mcallister D-PA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 307, a bill authorizing the…: House Vote, May 12, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-H-261/to-pass-h-r-307-a-bill-authorizing-the (accessed 2026-10-16).