To order the previous question on the motion to recommit S. 2263, (33 stat 518, april 28, 1904), a bill requiring the employment of vessels of the United States

On Apr 27, 1904, the House voted 127–99 (S 2263). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 125–0, Democrats 0–99, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 58th Congress (1903–1904), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 127
No: 99
Did not vote: 171
Date: Apr 27, 1904

By party

Democrats0 yes · 99 no · 83 didn’t vote
Republicans125 yes · 0 no · 87 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 1 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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