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Senate roll call 108 · 36th Congress · Mar 16, 1860

To retain in the treaty of friendship and commerce between the U.S. And nicaragua the provision permitting the U.S. To use force in nicaragua to protect lives a

On Mar 16, 1860, the Senate voted 38–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–1, Republicans 6–13, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes

38

No

14

Did not vote

18

Date

Mar 16, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.