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House roll call 97 · 59th Congress · Jun 23, 1906

To pass S. 88, the pure food and drug bill. (p. 9075)

On Jun 23, 1906, the House voted 241–17 (S 88). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 177–0, Democrats 66–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
241
No
17
Did not vote
137
Date
Jun 23, 1906

By party

  • Democrats66 yes · 18 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans177 yes · 0 no · 81 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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