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Senate roll call 203 · 38th Congress · May 7, 1864

To advise and consent to the nomination of horatio ballard as consul general at havana.

On May 7, 1864, the Senate voted 10–18. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–16, Others 3–1, Democrats 2–1. 5 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
10
No
18
Did not vote
27
Date
May 7, 1864

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 16 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 advise and consent to the nomination of…: Senate Vote, May 7, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-S-203/to-advise-and-consent-to-the-nomination-of-horatio (accessed 2026-10-17).