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Senate roll call 15 · 36th Congress · Mar 8, 1859

To advise and consent to the ratification of the treaty between the U.S., s'klallanis indians, occupying lands in the straits of fuca and hoods' canal in washin

On Mar 8, 1859, the Senate voted 39–8. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–7, Republicans 17–1, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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

39

No

8

Did not vote

23

Date

Mar 8, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.