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In the early 1900s, Allison was among "the Four" senators who dominated the chamber, along with Orville H. Platt, [[Nelson W. Aldrich]], and John C. Spooner.<ref name=britannicabio/> He gave a speech in September 1900 amidst the upcoming general elections that year in Clinton, Iowa where he contemplated a potential flip in congressional control in favor of the Democrats.<ref>September 21, 1900. [https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1900/09/21/105752710.pdf ALLISON ON SILVER PERIL; Iowa Senator Says Democrats May Control Congress. SITUATION IN THE SENATE If Bryan Carries Same States as in 1896 and Is Elected, Stevenson Will Cast Deciding Vote.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 21, 2021.</ref>
In the early 1900s, Allison was among "the Four" senators who dominated the chamber, along with Orville H. Platt, [[Nelson W. Aldrich]], and John C. Spooner.<ref name=britannicabio/> He gave a speech in September 1900 amidst the upcoming general elections that year in Clinton, Iowa where he contemplated a potential flip in congressional control in favor of the Democrats.<ref>September 21, 1900. [https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1900/09/21/105752710.pdf ALLISON ON SILVER PERIL; Iowa Senator Says Democrats May Control Congress. SITUATION IN THE SENATE If Bryan Carries Same States as in 1896 and Is Elected, Stevenson Will Cast Deciding Vote.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 21, 2021.</ref>
In the [[United States presidential election, 1900|1900 presidential election]], Allison was supported privately by President [[William McKinley]] to run in the election, though ultimately withdrew his name from consideration.<ref>[https://www.loc.gov/rr/main/polcon/republicanindex.html Republican National Political Conventions 1856-2008]. ''Library of Congress''. Retrieved November 21, 2021.</ref>
====Compromise with Silverites====
====Compromise with Silverites====