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House roll call 37 · 59th Congress · Apr 3, 1906

To pass H.R. 14316, providing to further enlarge the powers and authority of the public health and marine hospital service. (p. 4706)

On Apr 3, 1906, the House voted 202–26 (HR 14316). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 132–3, Democrats 71–24. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 59th Congress (1905–1906), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
202
No
26
Did not vote
168
Date
Apr 3, 1906

By party

  • Democrats71 yes · 24 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans132 yes · 3 no · 123 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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