To proceed to the consideration of the Senate concurrent resolution #22 declaring the bonds of the United States, issued under acts of Congress july 14, 1890, a

On Jan 20, 1898, the Senate voted 41–25 (SCR 22). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 7–28, Democrats 26–1, Others 11–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 41
No: 25
Did not vote: 23
Date: Jan 20, 1898

By party

Democrats26 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans7 yes · 28 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Clement Perkins R-CA voted yes
Edward Oliver Wolcott R-CO voted yes
George Gray D-DE voted no
George Laird Shoup R-ID voted yes
Jeter Connelly Pritchard R-NC voted yes
Matthew Stanley Quay R-PA voted yes
Clarence Don Clark R-WY voted yes
Francis Emroy Warren R-WY 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 to the consideration of the…: Senate Vote, Jan 20, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-S-206/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-senate-concurrent (accessed 2026-10-17).