1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. Senate vote 264 (55th Congress)

Senate roll call 264 · 55th Congress · May 12, 1898

To amend S. 3662, by eliminating a requirement that employees give thirty days written notice of their intention to strike, should they be dissatisfied with the

On May 12, 1898, the Senate voted 11–34 (S 3662). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–23, Democrats 9–10, Others 4–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 9 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
11
No
34
Did not vote
47
Date
May 12, 1898

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 10 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 23 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 3 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 3662, by eliminating a…: Senate Vote, May 12, 1898,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-S-264/to-amend-s-3662-by-eliminating-a-requirement-that (accessed 2026-10-17).