To pass H.RES. 484, order for the consideration of H.R. 18588, the railroad rate bill, supplimenting and amending an act entitled, "an act to regulate commerce"

On Feb 6, 1905, the House voted 166–139 (HRE 484). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 162–2, Democrats 1–138, Others 3–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 58th Congress (1903–1904), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 166
No: 139
Did not vote: 91
Date: Feb 6, 1905

By party

Democrats1 yes · 138 no · 43 didn’t vote
Republicans162 yes · 2 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

George Newell Southwick R-NY voted no
Edward Butterfield Vreeland R-NY voted no
John Wesley Gaines D-TN voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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