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Senate roll call 6 · 55th Congress · Mar 31, 1897

To table the amendment to article i of treaty, which amendment strikes out "diplomatic negotiation" and inserts in lieu thereof "treaty convention".

On Mar 31, 1897, the Senate voted 42–24. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–3, Democrats 11–14, Others 1–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
24
Did not vote
30
Date
Mar 31, 1897

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 14 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 3 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the amendment to article i of…: Senate Vote, Mar 31, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-S-6/to-table-the-amendment-to-article-i-of-treaty (accessed 2026-10-17).