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House roll call 44 · 59th Congress · May 7, 1906

To suspend the rules and adopt the order, that H.R. 17984, providing a code of penal laws for the United States, be made a special continuing order at evening s

On May 7, 1906, the House voted 189–43 (HR 17984). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 155–2, Democrats 34–41. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
189
No
43
Did not vote
166
Date
May 7, 1906

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 41 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Republicans155 yes · 2 no · 101 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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