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Senate roll call 6 · 35th Congress · Mar 10, 1857

To ratify treaty between the United States and chile as amended by certain deletions in articles VIII-XV-xxvi.

On Mar 10, 1857, the Senate voted 36–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–1, Republicans 14–2, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
36
No
3
Did not vote
34
Date
Mar 10, 1857

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 1 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 2 no · 5 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 ratify treaty between the United States…: Senate Vote, Mar 10, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-6/to-ratify-treaty-between-the-united-states-and-chile (accessed 2026-10-17).

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