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Senate roll call 79 · 56th Congress · Jun 2, 1900

To amend H. R. 2864, authorizing the settlement and adjustment with the sioux city and pacific railway company of its indebtedness to the United States; by inst

On Jun 2, 1900, the Senate voted 16–32 (HR 2864). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–32, Democrats 15–0, Others 2–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
16
No
32
Did not vote
42
Date
Jun 2, 1900

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 32 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 6 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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