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House roll call 73 · 59th Congress · May 28, 1906

To order the previous question on S. 1243 (34 stat 219, 6/8/06), and its amendments, providing for compulsory education in the district of columbia. (p. 7584-1

On May 28, 1906, the House voted 164–1 (S 1243). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 128–0, Democrats 36–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
164
No
1
Did not vote
233
Date
May 28, 1906

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 1 no · 103 didn’t vote
  • Republicans128 yes · 0 no · 130 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 order the previous question on S. 1243…: House Vote, May 28, 1906,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/59-H-73/to-order-the-previous-question-on-s-1243-34 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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