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Senate roll call 8 · 36th Congress · Mar 8, 1859

To amend the resolution relating to the treaty between the U.S., and nez perce tribe of indians, signed june 11, 1855, which amendment authorizes the President

On Mar 8, 1859, the Senate voted 21–27. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–17, Republicans 8–9, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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

21

No

27

Did not vote

22

Date

Mar 8, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.