To refer to H. R. 636, relating to the claim of ST. John's lodge of ancient free and accepted masons #3 of newbern, n. C., to the court of claims under the prov

On Mar 2, 1901, the Senate voted 23–28 (HR 636). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 24–11, Democrats 0–13, Others 0–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 members voted against their own party.

During the 56th Congress (1899–1900), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 23
No: 28
Did not vote: 40
Date: Mar 2, 1901

By party

Democrats0 yes · 13 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans24 yes · 11 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Clement Perkins R-CA voted no
George Laird Shoup R-ID voted no
George Louis Wellington R-MD voted no
Louis Emory Mccomas R-MD voted no
Jeter Connelly Pritchard R-NC voted no
John Mellen Thurston R-NE voted no
William Joyce Sewell R-NJ voted no
Joseph Benson Foraker R-OH voted no
George Peabody Wetmore R-RI voted no
John Coit Spooner R-WI voted no
Francis Emroy Warren R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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