To proceed to the consideration of H. R. 51.

On Jun 14, 1864, the Senate voted 23–11 (HR 51). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–0, Democrats 0–7, Others 1–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 23
No: 11
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jun 14, 1864

By party

Democrats0 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans22 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 proceed to the consideration of H. R. 51.: Senate Vote, Jun 14…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-S-299/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-51 (accessed 2026-10-17).