To pass H.R. 17, a bill requiring corporations engaged in interstate commerce to make returns, prohibiting rebates and discriminations, and the use of interstat

On Feb 7, 1903, the House voted 246–0 (HR 17). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 139–0, Democrats 106–0, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 57th Congress (1901–1902), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 246
No: 0
Did not vote: 124
Date: Feb 7, 1903

By party

Democrats106 yes · 0 no · 54 didn’t vote
Republicans139 yes · 0 no · 66 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 17, a bill requiring…: House Vote, Feb 7, 1903,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/57-H-93/to-pass-h-r-17-a-bill-requiring-corporations (accessed 2026-10-17).