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Senate roll call 13 · 36th Congress · Mar 8, 1859

To advise and consent to the ratification of the treaty between the U.S., and the quil-nai-elt and quil-leh-ute indians in washington territory, signed july 1,

On Mar 8, 1859, the Senate voted 39–8. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–7, Republicans 17–1, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
39
No
8
Did not vote
23
Date
Mar 8, 1859

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 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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