To agree to conference report on H. R. 16882, a bill appropriating for the legislative, executive and judicial expenses of the government for fiscal 1909.

On May 19, 1908, the House voted 229–6 (HR 16882). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 136–0, Democrats 93–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 229
No: 6
Did not vote: 164
Date: May 19, 1908

By party

Democrats93 yes · 6 no · 71 didn’t vote
Republicans136 yes · 0 no · 92 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Harvey Helm D-KY voted no
Gordon James Russell D-TX voted no
James Andrew (Jack) Beall D-TX voted no
George Farmer Burgess D-TX voted no
James Luther Slayden D-TX voted no
James Hay D-VA voted no

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 agree to conference report on H. R…: House Vote, May 19, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-185/to-agree-to-conference-report-on-h-r-16882 (accessed 2026-10-17).