To ratify the treaty of commerce and navigation between the U.S. And the republic of liberia, concluded at london on oct. 21, 1862.

On Jan 9, 1863, the Senate voted 32–4. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–0, Others 3–2, Democrats 2–2.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 32
No: 4
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jan 9, 1863

By party

Democrats2 yes · 2 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

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 ratify the treaty of commerce and…: Senate Vote, Jan 9, 1863,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-565/to-ratify-the-treaty-of-commerce-and-navigation-between (accessed 2026-10-17).