To suspend rules and pass H. R. 21899 a bill providing for the appointment of an inland waterways commission with a view to the improvement and development of t

On May 16, 1908, the House voted 226–2 (HR 21899). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 134–0, Democrats 91–2, Others 1–0. 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: 226
No: 2
Did not vote: 171
Date: May 16, 1908

By party

Democrats91 yes · 2 no · 77 didn’t vote
Republicans134 yes · 0 no · 94 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Henry De Lamar Clayton D-AL voted no
John Hall Stephens D-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Henry De Lamar Clayton D-AL
John Hall Stephens D-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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