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Senate roll call 11 · 55th Congress · Mar 31, 1897

To table the amendment to article xiv of treaty, which amendment strikes out after operation the words "and further until the expiration of twelve months after

On Mar 31, 1897, the Senate voted 30–26. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–4, Democrats 6–14, Others 0–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
30
No
26
Did not vote
40
Date
Mar 31, 1897

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 14 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 4 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 8 no · 4 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 table the amendment to article xiv of…: Senate Vote, Mar 31, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-S-11/to-table-the-amendment-to-article-xiv-of-treaty (accessed 2026-10-17).