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House roll call 189 · 60th Congress · May 19, 1908

To suspend rules and pass H. R. 18694 (35 stat 658,2/27/09), a bill relating to the use, control and ownership of land in the canal zone, isthmus of panama.

On May 19, 1908, the House voted 161–63 (HR 18694). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 137–0, Democrats 23–63, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

161

No

63

Did not vote

175

Date

May 19, 1908

From Voteview roll call records.