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Senate roll call 403 · 38th Congress · Jul 1, 1864

To amend H. R. 244 by providing that enrollment be extended to all male citizens of the U.S., without distinction of color.

On Jul 1, 1864, the Senate voted 5–24 (HR 244). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–14, Others 1–5, Democrats 0–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 4 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
5
No
24
Did not vote
26
Date
Jul 1, 1864

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 14 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 5 no · 4 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 amend H. R. 244 by providing that…: Senate Vote, Jul 1, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-S-403/to-amend-h-r-244-by-providing-that-enrollment (accessed 2026-10-17).