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Senate roll call 553 · 35th Congress · Feb 8, 1859

To consent to articles of agreement and convention between the United States and the yancton tribe of sioux or dacotah indians, signed, april 19, 1858. (p.42-5

On Feb 8, 1859, the Senate voted 32–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–13, Republicans 15–0, Others 2–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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

32

No

15

Did not vote

26

Date

Feb 8, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.