To pass S. 343, (13 stat 392), a bill making an appropriation of $25,000 for testing submarine inventions.

On Jul 2, 1864, the Senate voted 23–13 (S 343). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–6, Others 5–2, Democrats 0–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 23
No: 13
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jul 2, 1864

By party

Democrats0 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans18 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Harlan R-IA voted no
Samuel Clarke Pomeroy R-KS voted no
Zachariah Chandler R-MI voted no
Daniel Clark R-NH voted no
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted no
William Sprague R-RI 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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