To pass S. 112. (p. 689-2)

On Jan 17, 1898, the Senate voted 45–28 (S 112). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 37–0, Democrats 2–26, Others 6–3. 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: 45
No: 28
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jan 17, 1898

By party

Democrats2 yes · 26 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Ryan Tillman D-SC voted yes
Horace Chilton D-TX 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 pass S. 112. (p. 689-2): Senate Vote, Jan 17, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-S-204/to-pass-s-112-p-689-2 (accessed 2026-10-15).