To advise and consent to the ratification of the convention between the U.S., and spain, to arrange certain claims of U.S. Citizens arising under a provisional

On Jun 27, 1860, the Senate voted 24–18. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–0, Republicans 0–18, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 24
No: 18
Did not vote: 28
Date: Jun 27, 1860

By party

Democrats23 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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