To amend H. R. 217, (13 stat 143), an act confirming certain entries of land in the state of missouri, by providing that the cost per acre be $1.25 to be paid i

On Jun 17, 1864, the Senate voted 19–17 (HR 217). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 13–9, Democrats 1–6, Others 5–2. 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: 17
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jun 17, 1864

By party

Democrats1 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans13 yes · 9 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Conness R-CA voted no
James Dixon R-CT voted no
James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted no
Henry Smith Lane R-IN voted no
Thomas Andrews Hendricks D-IN voted yes
James Henry Lane R-KS voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
Alexander Ramsey R-MN voted no
Benjamin Franklin Wade R-OH 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 amend H. R. 217, (13 stat 143), an act…: Senate Vote, Jun 17, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-S-308/to-amend-h-r-217-13-stat-143-an (accessed 2026-10-17).