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Senate roll call 12 · 35th Congress · Mar 12, 1857

To amend treaty between the U.S. And great britain and ireland relative to central america so as to insert that the contracting parties recognize the islands o

On Mar 12, 1857, the Senate voted 9–28. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–23, Republicans 9–2, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

9

No

28

Did not vote

36

Date

Mar 12, 1857

From Voteview roll call records.