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Senate roll call 32 · 55th Congress · May 4, 1897

To pass S. 372, a bill providing free homes on public lands for actual and bona fide settlers and to reserve the public lands for that purpose. (p. 885-1)

On May 4, 1897, the Senate voted 42–11 (S 372). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–2, Democrats 11–12, Others 8–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
42
No
11
Did not vote
37
Date
May 4, 1897

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 12 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 0 no · 4 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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