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House roll call 50 · 57th Congress · Jun 10, 1902

To adopt a res. To consider H.R. 5, a bill authorizing the construction, operation, and maintenance of telegraphic cables between the U.S. And hawaii, guam, and

On Jun 10, 1902, the House voted 108–73 (HRE 5). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 84–19, Democrats 23–53, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
108
No
73
Did not vote
188
Date
Jun 10, 1902

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 53 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Republicans84 yes · 19 no · 102 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 adopt a res. To consider H.R. 5, a bill…: House Vote, Jun 10, 1902,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/57-H-50/to-adopt-a-res-to-consider-h-r-5 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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