To amend 3rd clause of the 4th article of treaty so as to strike out stipulation relating to grants of land made prior to january 1, 1848.

On Mar 12, 1857, the Senate voted 8–33. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–26, Republicans 7–4, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 8
No: 33
Did not vote: 32
Date: Mar 12, 1857

By party

Democrats1 yes · 26 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans7 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Harlan R-IA voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Solomon Foot R-VT voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI 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 amend 3rd clause of the 4th article of…: Senate Vote, Mar 12, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-19/to-amend-3rd-clause-of-the-4th-article-of (accessed 2026-10-17).