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Senate roll call 141 · 54th Congress · Jan 28, 1897

To consent to the nomination of william ST. John forman to be commissioner of internal revenue.

On Jan 28, 1897, the Senate voted 41–15. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–5, Democrats 16–18, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 members voted against their own party.

During the 54th Congress (1895–1896), Grover Cleveland was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
41
No
15
Did not vote
14
Date
Jan 28, 1897

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 18 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To consent to the nomination of william ST…: Senate Vote, Jan 28, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-S-141/to-consent-to-the-nomination-of-william-st-john (accessed 2026-10-17).