To advise and consent to the ratification of the treaty of friendship and commerce between the U.S., and paraguay concluded and signed in the city of assumption

On Feb 21, 1860, the Senate voted 43–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–0, Republicans 17–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes: 43
No: 0
Did not vote: 27
Date: Feb 21, 1860

By party

Democrats25 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans17 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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