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Senate roll call 59 · 35th Congress · Jan 18, 1858

To ratify the convention between the United States of america and his majesty the king of the netherlands for the mutual delivery of criminals, fugitives from j

On Jan 18, 1858, the Senate voted 34–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–2, Republicans 13–0, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
34
No
2
Did not vote
37
Date
Jan 18, 1858

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 2 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no · 1 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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