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Senate roll call 240 · 38th Congress · May 23, 1864

To pass S. 132.

On May 23, 1864, the Senate voted 23–5 (S 132). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–1, Democrats 1–4, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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

23

No

5

Did not vote

27

Date

May 23, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.