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House roll call 136 · 60th Congress · May 8, 1908

To suspend rules and adopt conference report on H. R. 17288 (35 stat 106, 5/11/08), a bill making appropriations for the support of the army for fiscal year end

On May 8, 1908, the House voted 141–92 (HR 17288). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 111–23, Democrats 32–71. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 members voted against their own party.

During the 60th Congress (1907–1908), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
141
No
92
Did not vote
162
Date
May 8, 1908

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 71 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Republicans111 yes · 23 no · 94 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 suspend rules and adopt conference report…: House Vote, May 8, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-136/to-suspend-rules-and-adopt-conference-report-on-h (accessed 2026-10-17).