To amend clause 1 fourth article of the treaty by means of certain insertions.

On Mar 12, 1857, the Senate voted 5–41. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–22, Republicans 1–15, Others 0–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 5 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: 5
No: 41
Did not vote: 27
Date: Mar 12, 1857

By party

Democrats4 yes · 22 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 15 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted yes
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted yes
Trusten Polk D-MO voted yes
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted yes

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 clause 1 fourth article of the…: Senate Vote, Mar 12, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-22/to-amend-clause-1-fourth-article-of-the-treaty (accessed 2026-10-17).