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Senate roll call 243 · 55th Congress · Apr 16, 1898

To table an amendment to S.J. RES. 149, which amendment provides that the people of cuba of right ought to be free and independent, instead as a substitute for

On Apr 16, 1898, the Senate voted 55–33 (SJR 149). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–28, Democrats 28–5, Others 12–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

55

No

33

Did not vote

8

Date

Apr 16, 1898

From Voteview roll call records.