To proceed to executive session and set aside the consideration of H. R. 8110, the bankruptcy bill to establish a uniform bankruptcy law in the United States.

On Feb 17, 1897, the Senate voted 43–8. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–0, Republicans 15–7, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 54th Congress (1895–1896), Grover Cleveland was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 43
No: 8
Did not vote: 39
Date: Feb 17, 1897

By party

Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans15 yes · 7 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lucien Baker R-KS voted no
Knute Nelson R-MN voted no
Lee Mantle R-MT voted no
George Wycliffe Mcbride R-OR voted no
George Peabody Wetmore R-RI voted no
Richard Franklin Pettigrew R-SD voted no
Arthur Brown R-UT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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