To pass a resolution providing the rule for debate on H.R. 12704, increasing subsidiary silver coinage.

On May 28, 1902, the House voted 99–77. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 99–2, Democrats 0–77, Others 0–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members 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: 99
No: 77
Did not vote: 190
Date: May 28, 1902

By party

Democrats0 yes · 77 no · 83 didn’t vote
Republicans99 yes · 2 no · 104 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Samuel Davis Woods R-CA voted no
George Sutherland R-UT voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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