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Senate roll call 226 · 55th Congress · Feb 28, 1898

To pass the resolution declaring henry w. Corbett not entitled to a seat in the Senate as a senator from oregon. (p. 2275-1)

On Feb 28, 1898, the Senate voted 50–19. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 17–19, Democrats 29–0, Others 8–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
50
No
19
Did not vote
21
Date
Feb 28, 1898

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 19 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 2 no · 2 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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