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Senate roll call 9 · 55th Congress · Mar 31, 1897

To table the amendment to article VI of treaty, which amendment strikes out the last paragraph "in the event of an award made by less than the prescribed majori

On Mar 31, 1897, the Senate voted 38–27. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–5, Democrats 8–15, Others 2–7. 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
38
No
27
Did not vote
31
Date
Mar 31, 1897

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 15 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 7 no · 3 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 VI of…: Senate Vote, Mar 31, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-S-9/to-table-the-amendment-to-article-vi-of-treaty (accessed 2026-10-17).