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Senate roll call 113 · 57th Congress · Feb 28, 1903

To proceed to consideration of H. R. 17 a bill requiring corporations engaged in interstate commerce to make returns, prohibiting rebates and discriminations an

On Feb 28, 1903, the Senate voted 30–41 (HR 17). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–43, Democrats 27–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
30
No
41
Did not vote
20
Date
Feb 28, 1903

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 43 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 H. R. 17 a…: Senate Vote, Feb 28, 1903,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/57-S-113/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-h-r-17-a (accessed 2026-10-17).