To order the engrossment and third reading of S. 86 (13 stat. L. 12), a bill authorizing the appointment of a warden for the jail in the district of columbia.

On Feb 24, 1864, the Senate voted 23–13 (S 86). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–5, Democrats 0–5, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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: 23
No: 13
Did not vote: 19
Date: Feb 24, 1864

By party

Democrats0 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans21 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Smith Lane R-IN voted no
James Henry Lane R-KS voted no
John Conover Ten Eyck R-NJ voted no
Ira Harris R-NY voted no
Jacob Collamer R-VT 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 order the engrossment and third reading…: Senate Vote, Feb 24, 1864,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/38-S-83/to-order-the-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-s (accessed 2026-10-17).