To concur in the amendment to H.R. 260 (12 stat 512, app. July 5, 1862), a bill making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the indian depa

On May 14, 1862, the Senate voted 26–10 (HR 260). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–9, Democrats 4–0, Others 2–1. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 26
No: 10
Did not vote: 37
Date: May 14, 1862

By party

Democrats4 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 9 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted no
James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted no
Orville Hickman Browning R-IL voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted no
Daniel Clark R-NH voted no
Preston King R-NY voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no

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 concur in the amendment to H.R. 260 (12…: Senate Vote, May 14, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-300/to-concur-in-the-amendment-to-h-r-260 (accessed 2026-10-17).