To proceed to the consideration of a resolution on proposed senatorial investigation, providing for the committee to investigate charges. (p. 2844-2)

On Jul 23, 1897, the Senate voted 15–35. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–29, Democrats 15–5, Others 5–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 15
No: 35
Did not vote: 41
Date: Jul 23, 1897

By party

Democrats15 yes · 5 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 29 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edmund Winston Pettus D-AL voted no
John Tyler Morgan D-AL voted no
James Kimbrough Jones D-AR voted no
William Lindsay D-KY voted no
George Graham Vest D-MO 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of a…: Senate Vote, Jul 23, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-S-196/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-a-resolution-on (accessed 2026-10-17).