1. Home
2. Votes
3. Senate vote 21 (36th Congress)

Senate roll call 21 · 36th Congress · Mar 8, 1859

To amend the treaty between the U.S., and new granada, to adjust certain claims and to cement good understanding, signed sept. 10, 1857, by providing that claim

On Mar 8, 1859, the Senate voted 36–8. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–8, Republicans 16–0, 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

36

No

8

Did not vote

26

Date

Mar 8, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.