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House roll call 197 · 60th Congress · May 21, 1908

To suspend rules and pass H. R. 21986, a bill enabling any state to cooperate with any other state or states or with the United States for the conservation of t

On May 21, 1908, the House voted 205–41 (HR 21986). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 137–2, Democrats 68–39. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 41 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
205
No
41
Did not vote
153
Date
May 21, 1908

By party

  • Democrats68 yes · 39 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Republicans137 yes · 2 no · 89 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 rules and pass H. R. 21986, a…: House Vote, May 21, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-197/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-h-r-21986-a (accessed 2026-10-17).