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Senate roll call 7 · 55th Congress · Mar 31, 1897

To table the amendment to article II of treaty, which amendment provides for striking out "100,000 pounds" and substituting in lieu thereof "$500,000", making a

On Mar 31, 1897, the Senate voted 38–22. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–1, Democrats 9–14, Others 1–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
38
No
22
Did not vote
36
Date
Mar 31, 1897

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 14 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 1 no · 17 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 II of…: Senate Vote, Mar 31, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-S-7/to-table-the-amendment-to-article-ii-of-treaty (accessed 2026-10-17).