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House roll call 153 · 60th Congress · May 13, 1908

To suspend rules and pass H. R. 7653 a bill providing additional protection for owners of U.S. Patents.

On May 13, 1908, the House voted 135–82 (HR 7653). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 107–9, Democrats 29–73. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
135
No
82
Did not vote
181
Date
May 13, 1908

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 73 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Republicans107 yes · 9 no · 112 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 pass H. R. 7653 a bill…: House Vote, May 13, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-153/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-h-r-7653-a (accessed 2026-10-17).