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Senate roll call 4 · 35th Congress · Mar 10, 1857

To amend the treaty between the United States and venezuela relating to surrender of fugitive criminals by striking out after the word "money" in article xxviii

On Mar 10, 1857, the Senate voted 37–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–1, Republicans 14–1, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
37
No
2
Did not vote
34
Date
Mar 10, 1857

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 1 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 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 treaty between the United…: Senate Vote, Mar 10, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-4/to-amend-the-treaty-between-the-united-states-and (accessed 2026-10-17).

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