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Senate roll call 16 · 36th Congress · Mar 8, 1859

To advise and consent to the ratification of the treaty between the U.S., and the makah tribe of indians occupying the country around cape classet or flaherty,

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

From Voteview roll call records.