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House roll call 56 · 59th Congress · May 18, 1906

To amend H.R. 850, by specifying in place of "representatives of samuel lee, deceased," the names of his heirs atlaw. (p. 7089-2)

On May 18, 1906, the House voted 119–40 (HR 850). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 118–0, Democrats 1–40. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
119
No
40
Did not vote
239
Date
May 18, 1906

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 40 no · 99 didn’t vote
  • Republicans118 yes · 0 no · 140 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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