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Senate roll call 34 · 55th Congress · May 5, 1897

To have Senate ratify treaty between the United States and great britain for the arbitration of matters in difference between the two countries signed at washin

On May 5, 1897, the Senate voted 43–26. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–7, Democrats 13–12, Others 0–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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

43

No

26

Did not vote

27

Date

May 5, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.