To proceed to consideration of the treaty (ratified 2/25/1901) (31 stat. L. 1928) between the United States and switzerland for the extradition of criminals.

On Jun 4, 1900, the Senate voted 35–29. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–3, Democrats 2–19, Others 0–7. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 35
No: 29
Did not vote: 30
Date: Jun 4, 1900

By party

Democrats2 yes · 19 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 3 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Lindsay D-KY voted yes
Donelson Caffery D-LA voted yes
Eugene Hale R-ME voted no
William Eaton Chandler R-NH voted no
Jonathan Ross R-VT 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to consideration of the treaty…: Senate Vote, Jun 4, 1900,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/56-S-82/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-the-treaty-ratified-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).