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House roll call 70 · 57th Congress · Dec 9, 1902

To amend H.R. 9059, a bill providing to amend an act entitled, "an act relating to navigation of vessels, bills of lading, and to certain obligations, duties an

On Dec 9, 1902, the House voted 137–132 (HR 9059). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 94–59, Democrats 41–71, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 100 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
137
No
132
Did not vote
102
Date
Dec 9, 1902

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 71 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans94 yes · 59 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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