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Senate roll call 9 · 35th Congress · Mar 11, 1857

To pass resolution that 9th article of treaty between the United States and great britain and ireland relative to central america, concluded and signed at londo

On Mar 11, 1857, the Senate voted 2–41. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–23, Republicans 1–14, Others 0–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
2
No
41
Did not vote
30
Date
Mar 11, 1857

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 23 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 14 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 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 pass resolution that 9th article of…: Senate Vote, Mar 11, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-9/to-pass-resolution-that-9th-article-of-treaty-between (accessed 2026-10-17).

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