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Senate roll call 202 · 55th Congress · Jan 17, 1898

To amend S. 112, a bill amending the United States immigration laws, by making the reading or writing of english sufficient requirement for entry into the unite

On Jan 17, 1898, the Senate voted 42–22 (S 112). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 13–19, Democrats 26–1, Others 6–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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

42

No

22

Did not vote

29

Date

Jan 17, 1898

From Voteview roll call records.