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Senate roll call 156 · 54th Congress · Feb 18, 1897

To consider the treaty made between the U.S. And great britain for the arbitration of matters of difference between the said two countries.

On Feb 18, 1897, the Senate voted 31–35. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 32–4, Democrats 3–31, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

31

No

35

Did not vote

16

Date

Feb 18, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.