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Senate roll call 178 · 55th Congress · Jul 7, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by making a crime, any combination for the purchase of cattle or swine with the intent of regulating prices and to give the u

On Jul 7, 1897, the Senate voted 26–31 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–32, Democrats 22–1, Others 7–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

26

No

31

Did not vote

33

Date

Jul 7, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.