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Senate roll call 160 · 54th Congress · Feb 19, 1897

To postpone further consideration of the treaty made between the U.S. And great britain for arbitrating matters of difference between the two countries, until t

On Feb 19, 1897, the Senate voted 20–31. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–21, Republicans 15–16, Others 3–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
20
No
31
Did not vote
23
Date
Feb 19, 1897

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 21 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 16 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 no · 1 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 postpone further consideration of the…: Senate Vote, Feb 19, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/54-S-160/to-postpone-further-consideration-of-the-treaty-made-between (accessed 2026-10-17).