To postpone pending and all prior orders, and to consider H.R. 364 (12 stat 489, app. July 1, 1862), a bill to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegra

On Jun 11, 1862, the Senate voted 24–11 (HR 364). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–10, Democrats 6–0, Others 3–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 24
No: 11
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jun 11, 1862

By party

Democrats6 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans15 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Dixon R-CT voted no
Charles Sumner R-MA voted no
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted no
Morton Smith Wilkinson R-MN voted no
Daniel Clark R-NH voted no
Preston King R-NY voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no
Solomon Foot R-VT 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 postpone pending and all prior orders…: Senate Vote, Jun 11, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-399/to-postpone-pending-and-all-prior-orders-and-to (accessed 2026-10-17).