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Senate roll call 41 · 55th Congress · May 26, 1897

To amend the amendment to H.R. 379 (30 stat 151, 7/24/1897), a bill to provide revenue for the government and to encourage the industries of the United States,

On May 26, 1897, the Senate voted 20–34 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–33, Democrats 21–2, Others 2–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

20

No

34

Did not vote

35

Date

May 26, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.