To postpone prior orders and proceed to the consideration of S. 302, (13 stat 340), an act to encourage and facilitate telegraphic communications between the ea

On Jun 18, 1864, the Senate voted 19–14 (S 302). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 10–12, Others 4–2, Democrats 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 19
No: 14
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jun 18, 1864

By party

Democrats5 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans10 yes · 12 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Conness R-CA voted yes
James Harlan R-IA voted yes
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted yes
James Henry Lane R-KS voted yes
Charles Sumner R-MA voted yes
Zachariah Chandler R-MI voted yes
John Parker Hale R-NH voted yes
Benjamin Franklin Wade R-OH voted yes
James Rood Doolittle R-WI voted yes
Timothy Otis Howe R-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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