To pass H. RES. 135, the rule for debate on H.R. 10530, a bill repealing all war-revenue taxation. (p. 1835)

On Feb 17, 1902, the House voted 158–121 (HRE 135). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 157–0, Democrats 1–120, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 158
No: 121
Did not vote: 91
Date: Feb 17, 1902

By party

Democrats1 yes · 120 no · 39 didn’t vote
Republicans157 yes · 0 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Peter Foster D-IL voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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