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Senate roll call 359 · 36th Congress · Jun 26, 1860

To amend the treaty of friendship and commerce between the U.S. And nicaragua signed at manuagua, march 16, 1859, by adding a proviso that no power imposed upon

On Jun 26, 1860, the Senate voted 32–9. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–4, Republicans 12–5, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
32
No
9
Did not vote
29
Date
Jun 26, 1860

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 4 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 5 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the treaty of friendship and…: Senate Vote, Jun 26, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-359/to-amend-the-treaty-of-friendship-and-commerce-between (accessed 2026-10-17).

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