To reconsider the vote refusing to ratify the treaty of transits and commerce between the U.S. And mexico signed at vera cruz, dec. 14, 1859.

On Jun 27, 1860, the Senate voted 26–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–2, Republicans 4–13, Others 1–0. 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: 26
No: 15
Did not vote: 29
Date: Jun 27, 1860

By party

Democrats21 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans4 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted yes
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted yes
James Fowler Simmons R-RI voted yes
James Henry Hammond D-SC voted no
Solomon Foot R-VT voted yes

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 reconsider the vote refusing to ratify…: Senate Vote, Jun 27, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-369/to-reconsider-the-vote-refusing-to-ratify-the-treaty (accessed 2026-10-17).