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Senate roll call 12 · 55th Congress · Apr 1, 1897

To table the amendment to article i of treaty, which amendment inserts "and convention" and "treaty" after word "negotiation".

On Apr 1, 1897, the Senate voted 36–23. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–5, Democrats 13–15, Others 0–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 members voted against their own party.

During the 55th Congress (1897–1898), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

36

No

23

Did not vote

29

Date

Apr 1, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.