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Senate roll call 229 · 36th Congress · May 31, 1860

To postpone to the first monday, of dec., next, further consideration of the treaty of transits and commerce between the U.S., and the mexican republic, dated a

On May 31, 1860, the Senate voted 21–26. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–23, Republicans 18–2, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

21

No

26

Did not vote

23

Date

May 31, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.