To order the previous question on a resolution adopting the rules of the 56th Congress with modifications, as the rules of the 57th Congress. (p. 45-1)

On Dec 2, 1901, the House voted 180–143. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 180–0, Democrats 0–137, Others 0–6. 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: 180
No: 143
Did not vote: 48
Date: Dec 2, 1901

By party

Democrats0 yes · 137 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans180 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 6 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To order the previous question on a…: House Vote, Dec 2, 1901,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/57-H-2/to-order-the-previous-question-on-a-resolution-adopting (accessed 2026-10-17).