To adopt the resolution proposing to take up for consideration S. 5133, providing for the safety of employees and travelers upon railroads by limiting the hours

On Feb 23, 1907, the House voted 281–0 (S 5133). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 180–0, Democrats 101–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 59th Congress (1905–1906), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 281
No: 0
Did not vote: 117
Date: Feb 23, 1907

By party

Democrats101 yes · 0 no · 39 didn’t vote
Republicans180 yes · 0 no · 78 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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