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Senate roll call 31 · 36th Congress · Mar 9, 1859

To advise and consent to the ratification of the convention between the U.S., and the mendawa, kanton and wakapoota bands of the dacotah or sioux indians conclu

On Mar 9, 1859, the Senate voted 28–13. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–4, Republicans 2–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

28

No

13

Did not vote

29

Date

Mar 9, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.