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Senate roll call 6 · 55th Congress · Mar 31, 1897

To table the amendment to article i of treaty, which amendment strikes out "diplomatic negotiation" and inserts in lieu thereof "treaty convention".

On Mar 31, 1897, the Senate voted 42–24. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–3, Democrats 11–14, Others 1–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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

24

Did not vote

30

Date

Mar 31, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.