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House roll call 159 · 57th Congress · Mar 2, 1903

To suspend the rules and pass S. 1695, a bill authorizing the promotion of major william crawford gorgas, surgeon of the army of the United States. (p. 2938-1)

On Mar 2, 1903, the House voted 134–27 (S 1695). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 78–18, Democrats 55–9, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 57th Congress (1901–1902), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
134
No
27
Did not vote
210
Date
Mar 2, 1903

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 9 no · 96 didn’t vote
  • Republicans78 yes · 18 no · 109 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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