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House roll call 158 · 60th Congress · May 13, 1908

To suspend rules and pass S. 4809 (35 stat 166, 5/20/08) a bill relating to the construction of bridges over navigable waters.

On May 13, 1908, the House voted 228–2 (S 4809). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 118–0, Democrats 110–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
228
No
2
Did not vote
169
Date
May 13, 1908

By party

  • Democrats110 yes · 2 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Republicans118 yes · 0 no · 110 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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