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Senate roll call 7 · 35th Congress · Mar 10, 1857

To ratify the treaty of friendship and commerce between the the United States and the shah of persia, signed at constantinople on december 13, 1856.

On Mar 10, 1857, the Senate voted 36–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–1, Republicans 13–1, 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

36

No

2

Did not vote

35

Date

Mar 10, 1857

From Voteview roll call records.