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House roll call 83 · 57th Congress · Jan 17, 1903

To pass S. 569 (32 stat 825), 2/14/03), a bill establishing the department of commerce and labor. (p. 549-2, p. 929-2)

On Jan 17, 1903, the House voted 135–42 (S 569). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 105–0, Democrats 30–40, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
135
No
42
Did not vote
194
Date
Jan 17, 1903

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 40 no · 90 didn’t vote
  • Republicans105 yes · 0 no · 100 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 4 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 pass S. 569 (32 stat 825), 2/14/03), a…: House Vote, Jan 17, 1903,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/57-H-83/to-pass-s-569-32-stat-825-2-14 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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