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Senate roll call 23 · 55th Congress · Apr 14, 1897

To refer S.J. RES. 33, declaring the order of the secretary of the treasury to delay final liquidation of entries made at the respective ports of merchandise ar

On Apr 14, 1897, the Senate voted 24–23 (SJR 33). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–1, Democrats 0–21, Others 1–6. 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
24
No
23
Did not vote
41
Date
Apr 14, 1897

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 21 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 6 no · 5 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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