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Senate roll call 15 · 55th Congress · Apr 1, 1897

To table the amendment to article VII of treaty, which amendment strikes out "objections of the jurisdiction of an arbitral tribunal constituted under this trea

On Apr 1, 1897, the Senate voted 36–23. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–2, Democrats 10–15, Others 0–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
36
No
23
Did not vote
37
Date
Apr 1, 1897

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 15 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 6 no · 6 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 VII of…: Senate Vote, Apr 1, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-S-15/to-table-the-amendment-to-article-vii-of-treaty (accessed 2026-10-17).