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Senate roll call 440 · 35th Congress · Dec 15, 1858

To consent to the treaty of amity and commerce between the United States and japan, concluded at the city of jeddo on july 29, 1858. (p.15-19)

On Dec 15, 1858, the Senate voted 39–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–2, Republicans 11–1, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
39
No
3
Did not vote
31
Date
Dec 15, 1858

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 1 no · 9 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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Capitol Receipts, “To consent to the treaty of amity and…: Senate Vote, Dec 15, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-440/to-consent-to-the-treaty-of-amity-and-commerce (accessed 2026-10-17).