To order the previous question on a motion to recess made during debate on H.R. 12098, amending an act approved may 14, 1898, extending the homestead laws, and

On Mar 1, 1903, the House voted 144–79 (HR 12098). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 144–0, Democrats 0–78, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 144
No: 79
Did not vote: 148
Date: Mar 1, 1903

By party

Democrats0 yes · 78 no · 82 didn’t vote
Republicans144 yes · 0 no · 61 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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