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House roll call 51 · 57th Congress · Jun 11, 1902

To amend H.R. 5, a bill authorizing the constr., operation, and maintenance of telegraphic cables between the U.S. Of america and hawaii, guam and the philippin

On Jun 11, 1902, the House voted 116–77 (HRE 5). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–61, Democrats 65–17, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 68 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
116
No
77
Did not vote
173
Date
Jun 11, 1902

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 17 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Republicans51 yes · 61 no · 93 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 5, a bill authorizing the…: House Vote, Jun 11, 1902,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/57-H-51/to-amend-h-r-5-a-bill-authorizing-the (accessed 2026-10-17).