To table an amendment to H.R. 9008, which amendment reduces by 20% the rates paid to railway mail carriers. (p. 4703-2)

On May 9, 1898, the Senate voted 40–8 (HR 9008). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–0, Democrats 18–5, Others 2–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 40
No: 8
Did not vote: 39
Date: May 9, 1898

By party

Democrats18 yes · 5 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans24 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Henderson Berry D-AR voted no
Benjamin Ryan Tillman D-SC voted no
Thomas Battle Turley D-TN voted no
William Brimage Bate D-TN voted no
Joseph Lafayette Rawlins D-UT 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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