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Senate roll call 255 · 55th Congress · May 4, 1898

To table an amendment to S.J. RES. 86, proposing a constitutional amendment respecting the succession of the presidency in certain cases, which amendment amends

On May 4, 1898, the Senate voted 32–29 (SJR 86). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–0, Democrats 1–25, Others 0–9. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

32

No

29

Did not vote

25

Date

May 4, 1898

From Voteview roll call records.