To consider S. 298 (12 stat 503, app. July 2, 1862), a bill donating public lands to the several states and territories which may provide colleges for the benef

On May 22, 1862, the Senate voted 23–19 (S 298). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–10, Democrats 0–6, Others 3–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 23
No: 19
Did not vote: 31
Date: May 22, 1862

By party

Democrats0 yes · 6 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 10 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
Orville Hickman Browning R-IL voted no
Henry Smith Lane R-IN voted no
James Henry Lane R-KS voted no
Samuel Clarke Pomeroy R-KS voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
Morton Smith Wilkinson R-MN voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI voted no
Timothy Otis Howe R-WI 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 consider S. 298 (12 stat 503, app. July…: Senate Vote, May 22, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-322/to-consider-s-298-12-stat-503-app-july (accessed 2026-10-17).