To proceed with the order of business and thereby go into executive session. (p. 2938-1)

On Jul 24, 1897, the Senate voted 46–22. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–0, Democrats 3–21, Others 4–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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: 46
No: 22
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jul 24, 1897

By party

Democrats3 yes · 21 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edmund Winston Pettus D-AL voted yes
Samuel Douglas Mcenery D-LA voted yes
Francis Marion Cockrell D-MO voted yes

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 with the order of business and…: Senate Vote, Jul 24, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-S-199/to-proceed-with-the-order-of-business-and-thereby (accessed 2026-10-17).