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Senate roll call 305 · 55th Congress · Jun 8, 1898

To amend H.R. 6148 (30 stat 490, 6/27/1898), a bill amending the charter of the eckington and soldiers home railway company of the district of columbia, the mar

On Jun 8, 1898, the Senate voted 13–35 (HR 6148). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–22, Democrats 5–13, Others 6–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
13
No
35
Did not vote
46
Date
Jun 8, 1898

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 13 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 22 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 amend H.R. 6148 (30 stat 490, 6/27/1898)…: Senate Vote, Jun 8, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-S-305/to-amend-h-r-6148-30-stat-490-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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