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Senate roll call 109 · 36th Congress · Mar 16, 1860

To reconsider the vote to retain in the treaty of friendship and commerce between the U.S. And nicaragua the provision permitting the U.S. To use force in nicar

On Mar 16, 1860, the Senate voted 34–13. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–0, Republicans 4–13, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes

34

No

13

Did not vote

23

Date

Mar 16, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.