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House roll call 166 · 60th Congress · May 15, 1908

To suspend the rules and pass H. R. 21875 (35 stat 430, 5/28/08), west point military academy appropriations for fiscal 1909.

On May 15, 1908, the House voted 185–92 (HR 21875). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 170–1, Democrats 15–91. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
185
No
92
Did not vote
122
Date
May 15, 1908

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 91 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Republicans170 yes · 1 no · 57 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 H. R. 21875…: House Vote, May 15, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-166/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-21875 (accessed 2026-10-17).