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House roll call 39 · 59th Congress · Apr 13, 1906

To recommit to the committee of post offices and post roads, H.R. 16953 (34 stat 467, 6/26/06), making appropriations for the postoffice department for fiscal 1

On Apr 13, 1906, the House voted 96–97 (HR 16953). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 60–65, Democrats 54–50. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 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
96
No
97
Did not vote
169
Date
Apr 13, 1906

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 50 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans60 yes · 65 no · 133 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 30 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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