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Senate roll call 373 · 55th Congress · Mar 2, 1899

To consider H.R. 7389, a bill limiting the hours of daily service of laborers, workmen and mechanics employed upon public works; or work done for the united sta

On Mar 2, 1899, the Senate voted 30–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–6, Republicans 10–12, Others 7–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
30
No
19
Did not vote
41
Date
Mar 2, 1899

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 6 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 12 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 1 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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