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Senate roll call 13 · 55th Congress · Apr 1, 1897

To table the amendment to article i of treaty, which amendment inserts the word "otherwise" after the word "fail" and before words "to adjust" also to strike ou

On Apr 1, 1897, the Senate voted 33–30. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–5, Democrats 9–17, Others 0–8. 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
33
No
30
Did not vote
33
Date
Apr 1, 1897

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 17 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 5 no · 17 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 i of…: Senate Vote, Apr 1, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-S-13/to-table-the-amendment-to-article-i-of-treaty (accessed 2026-10-17).