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Senate roll call 231 · 36th Congress · May 31, 1860

To amend the treaty of transits and commerce between the U.S. And mexico made at vera cruz dec. 14, 1859, by adding a new article 8 which contains a schedule of

On May 31, 1860, the Senate voted 21–23. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–19, Republicans 15–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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

23

Did not vote

26

Date

May 31, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.