To amend the treaty, by proposing that nicaragua and costa rica accept specified arrangements, and also to amend the first article by striking out the word, "jo

On Mar 12, 1857, the Senate voted 38–6. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–5, Republicans 14–1, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 38
No: 6
Did not vote: 29
Date: Mar 12, 1857

By party

Democrats20 yes · 5 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans14 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
John Slidell D-LA voted no
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted no
Zachariah Chandler R-MI voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN 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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