To pass a resolution consenting to the extension of time for the exchange of the ratifications of the treaty between the U.S., and mexico, to the term of sixty

On Apr 15, 1862, the Senate voted 27–9. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–8, Others 6–1, Democrats 2–0. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 27
No: 9
Did not vote: 37
Date: Apr 15, 1862

By party

Democrats2 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
Republicans19 yes · 8 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Harlan R-IA voted no
James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
James Henry Lane R-KS voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no
Preston King R-NY voted no
Benjamin Franklin Wade R-OH voted no
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted no

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 pass a resolution consenting to the…: Senate Vote, Apr 15, 1862,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-260/to-pass-a-resolution-consenting-to-the-extension-of (accessed 2026-10-17).