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House roll call 147 · 60th Congress · May 11, 1908

To suspend the rules and pass S. J. RES. 51 (35 stat 577, 5/25/08) providing additional lands for idaho under the carey act.

On May 11, 1908, the House voted 89–98 (SJR 51). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 73–31, Democrats 17–67. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
89
No
98
Did not vote
211
Date
May 11, 1908

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 67 no · 86 didn’t vote
  • Republicans73 yes · 31 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. 51…: House Vote, May 11, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-147/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).