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House roll call 144 · 60th Congress · May 9, 1908

To suspend the rules and pass S. J. RES. 79, (35 stat 575, 5/13/08), authorizing the secretary of war to use any unexpended balance of money heretofore appropri

On May 9, 1908, the House voted 179–1 (SJR 79). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 104–0, Democrats 75–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
179
No
1
Did not vote
219
Date
May 9, 1908

By party

  • Democrats75 yes · 1 no · 94 didn’t vote
  • Republicans104 yes · 0 no · 124 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 the rules and pass S. J. RES. 79…: House Vote, May 9, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-144/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).