To suspend the rules and set a definite time for consideration of H.R. 14396, providing for the incorporation of the lake erie and ohio river ship canal. (p. 2

On Feb 19, 1906, the House voted 120–72 (HR 14396). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 120–0, Democrats 0–72. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 120
No: 72
Did not vote: 206
Date: Feb 19, 1906

By party

Democrats0 yes · 72 no · 68 didn’t vote
Republicans120 yes · 0 no · 138 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 suspend the rules and set a definite time…: House Vote, Feb 19…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/59-H-20/to-suspend-the-rules-and-set-a-definite-time (accessed 2026-10-15).