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Senate roll call 164 · 55th Congress · Jul 2, 1897

To amend H.R. 379, by authorizing the President subject to the consent of the Senate, to make reciprocal trade agreements with foreign nations within 2 years FR

On Jul 2, 1897, the Senate voted 30–18 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–0, Democrats 2–19, Others 2–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

30

No

18

Did not vote

42

Date

Jul 2, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.