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Senate roll call 72 · 56th Congress · May 21, 1900

To amend H. R. 10301, in order to provide for transportation of mail by pneumatic tube or other similar devices, by purchase of same for $225,000 and that no pa

On May 21, 1900, the Senate voted 38–20 (HR 10301). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–2, Democrats 3–13, Others 3–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

38

No

20

Did not vote

33

Date

May 21, 1900

From Voteview roll call records.