To amend a treaty by fixing its term at ten years with the right, at the discretion of the President of the U.S., to continue same for a period not exceeding fi

On May 24, 1852, the Senate voted 35–16. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–7, Others 15–9. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 32nd Congress (1851–1852), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes: 35
No: 16
Did not vote: 22
Date: May 24, 1852

By party

Democrats20 yes · 7 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 9 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Solon Borland D-AR voted no
Isaac Toucey D-CT voted no
James Whitcomb D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Richard Brodhead D-PA voted no
William Ford De Saussure D-SC voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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