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Senate roll call 71 · 36th Congress · Feb 21, 1860

To table the resolution to reserve in the treaty between the U.S., and paraguay, the right of the U.S., to carry on commerce with the possessions of any other p

On Feb 21, 1860, the Senate voted 25–12. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–10, Republicans 11–2, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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

25

No

12

Did not vote

33

Date

Feb 21, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.