To pass H. R. 21052, a bill amending an act establishing a bureau of immigration and naturalization, and providing for a uniform rule for the naturalization of

On May 9, 1908, the House voted 182–8 (HR 21052). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 114–0, Democrats 68–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 182
No: 8
Did not vote: 209
Date: May 9, 1908

By party

Democrats68 yes · 8 no · 94 didn’t vote
Republicans114 yes · 0 no · 114 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Martin David Foster D-IL voted no
Joshua Willis Alexander D-MO voted no
Charles Ferris Booher D-MO voted no
Gilbert Monell Hitchcock D-NE voted no
Francis Burton Harrison D-NY voted no
William Bauchop Wilson D-PA voted no
Rufus Hardy D-TX voted no
James William Murphy D-WI voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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