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Senate roll call 23 · 36th Congress · Mar 8, 1859

To amend the treaty between the U.S. And new granada, by inserting in the first article in the sixth line the words "the first day of sept. 1859" instead of the

On Mar 8, 1859, the Senate voted 34–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–4, Republicans 15–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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

4

Did not vote

32

Date

Mar 8, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.