To amend S. 4545, a bill providing for the taking of the twelfth and subsequent censuses, by providing for the appointment of the chief clerk and chief statisti

On Jun 8, 1898, the Senate voted 18–31 (S 4545). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–26, Democrats 17–7, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 18
No: 31
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jun 8, 1898

By party

Democrats17 yes · 7 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 26 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alexander Stephens Clay D-GA voted no
Samuel Douglas Mcenery D-LA voted no
George Frisbie Hoar R-MA voted yes
Henry Cabot Lodge R-MA voted yes
Arthur Pue Gorman D-MD voted no
William Nathaniel Roach D-ND voted no
Matthew Stanley Quay R-PA voted yes
John Lowndes Mclaurin D-SC voted no
William Brimage Bate D-TN voted no
John Warwick Daniel D-VA 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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