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Senate roll call 33 · 55th Congress · May 5, 1897

To have nomination of john w. Ross to be a commissioner of the district of columbia affirmed. (p. 58, 101)

On May 5, 1897, the Senate voted 50–11. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–2, Democrats 16–6, Others 4–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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

50

No

11

Did not vote

35

Date

May 5, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.