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Senate roll call 354 · 34th Congress · Feb 16, 1857

To postpone until mar. 6th next, consideration of the treaty with great britain and ireland relative to central america, concluded and signed at london, 10/17/1

On Feb 16, 1857, the Senate voted 25–20. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–10, Others 6–10. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 34th Congress (1855–1856), Franklin Pierce was president.

Yes
25
No
20
Did not vote
19
Date
Feb 16, 1857

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 10 no · 8 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 postpone until mar. 6th next…: Senate Vote, Feb 16, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-S-354/to-postpone-until-mar-6th-next-consideration-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).