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Senate roll call 439 · 35th Congress · Dec 15, 1858

To consent to the treaty with china signed at tientsin, june 18, 1858. (15-18-19)

On Dec 15, 1858, the Senate voted 43–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–1, Republicans 15–0, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
43
No
1
Did not vote
29
Date
Dec 15, 1858

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 1 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 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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