To proceed to the consideration of executive business. (p. 788-2)

On Jan 20, 1898, the Senate voted 27–39. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 29–6, Democrats 1–28, Others 0–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 39
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jan 20, 1898

By party

Democrats1 yes · 28 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 6 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 10 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Clement Perkins R-CA voted no
Edward Oliver Wolcott R-CO voted no
George Laird Shoup R-ID voted no
Donelson Caffery D-LA voted yes
William Eaton Chandler R-NH voted no
Matthew Stanley Quay R-PA voted no
Francis Emroy Warren R-WY 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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