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Senate roll call 203 · 55th Congress · Jan 17, 1898

To amend S. 112, by requiring proof of lituacy of immigrants under twenty-one, instead of sixteen. (JP. 55)

On Jan 17, 1898, the Senate voted 29–36 (S 112). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–32, Democrats 26–1, Others 5–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

29

No

36

Did not vote

27

Date

Jan 17, 1898

From Voteview roll call records.