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Senate roll call 230 · 36th Congress · May 31, 1860

To concur in an amendment of the committee of the whole to the treaty of transits and commerce between the U.S. And mexico, by which was eliminated that part of

On May 31, 1860, the Senate voted 26–20. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–0, Republicans 1–20. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

26

No

20

Did not vote

24

Date

May 31, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.