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Senate roll call 241 · 38th Congress · May 23, 1864

To pass H. R. 407, (13 stat 93), a bill establishing an ocean mail steamship service between United States and brazil.

On May 23, 1864, the Senate voted 21–14 (HR 407). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–8, Others 4–2, Democrats 1–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
21
No
14
Did not vote
20
Date
May 23, 1864

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 8 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 2 no · 4 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 pass H. R. 407, (13 stat 93), a bill…: Senate Vote, May 23, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-S-241/to-pass-h-r-407-13-stat-93-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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