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Senate roll call 29 · 55th Congress · Apr 21, 1897

To adjourn, a motion made during consideration of S. 1035 (30 stat 544, 7/1/1898), a bill to establish uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout TH

On Apr 21, 1897, the Senate voted 12–34. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–13, Republicans 4–15, Others 0–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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
12
No
34
Did not vote
50
Date
Apr 21, 1897

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 13 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 15 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 6 no · 6 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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