To pass a resolution providing the rule for debate on S. 7053, a bill regulating commerce with foreign nations and among the states. (p. 2151-1)

On Feb 13, 1903, the House voted 140–110. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 140–0, Democrats 0–108, Others 0–2. 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: 140
No: 110
Did not vote: 121
Date: Feb 13, 1903

By party

Democrats0 yes · 108 no · 52 didn’t vote
Republicans140 yes · 0 no · 65 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 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

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution providing the rule for…: House Vote, Feb 13, 1903,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/57-H-96/to-pass-a-resolution-providing-the-rule-for-debate (accessed 2026-10-16).