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Senate roll call 234 · 55th Congress · Mar 16, 1898

To have nomination of terence v. Powderly to be commissioner general of immigration affirmed. (p. 321, 630, 649)

On Mar 16, 1898, the Senate voted 43–20. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–1, Democrats 10–14, Others 2–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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

43

No

20

Did not vote

33

Date

Mar 16, 1898

From Voteview roll call records.