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Senate roll call 2 · 55th Congress · Mar 22, 1897

To amend a resolution, by eliminating the words "who shall be jurists of repute" from article three which provides for the nomination of two arbitrators selecte

On Mar 22, 1897, the Senate voted 27–20. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–4, Democrats 6–13, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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

27

No

20

Did not vote

49

Date

Mar 22, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.