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

To amend the resolution relating to the treaty between the U.S., and nez perce tribe of indians, signed june 11, 1855, which amendment authorizes the President

On Mar 8, 1859, the Senate voted 21–27. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–17, Republicans 8–9, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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
21
No
27
Did not vote
22
Date
Mar 8, 1859

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 17 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 9 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the resolution relating to the…: Senate Vote, Mar 8, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-8/to-amend-the-resolution-relating-to-the-treaty-between (accessed 2026-10-17).