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Senate roll call 32 · 55th Congress · May 4, 1897

To pass S. 372, a bill providing free homes on public lands for actual and bona fide settlers and to reserve the public lands for that purpose. (p. 885-1)

On May 4, 1897, the Senate voted 42–11 (S 372). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–2, Democrats 11–12, Others 8–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

42

No

11

Did not vote

37

Date

May 4, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.