To request a conference on H.R. 17046 (32 stat 1024, 3/3/03) a bill making appropriations for fortifications and other defense works.

On Feb 28, 1903, the House voted 220–1 (HR 17046). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 133–0, Democrats 85–1, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 57th Congress (1901–1902), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 220
No: 1
Did not vote: 150
Date: Feb 28, 1903

By party

Democrats85 yes · 1 no · 74 didn’t vote
Republicans133 yes · 0 no · 72 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

De Witt Clinton Flanagan D-NJ voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

De Witt Clinton Flanagan D-NJ

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To request a conference on H.R. 17046 (32…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1903,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/57-H-138/to-request-a-conference-on-h-r-17046-32 (accessed 2026-10-17).