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House roll call 212 · 60th Congress · May 23, 1908

To suspend rules and that the house do insist on its amendments and ask for a conference on S. 6155 (35 stat 639, 2/19/09), a bill providing for an enlarged hom

On May 23, 1908, the House voted 105–129 (S 6155). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 77–56, Democrats 28–72, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 84 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
105
No
129
Did not vote
165
Date
May 23, 1908

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 72 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Republicans77 yes · 56 no · 95 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 4 more.

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 that the house do…: House Vote, May 23, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-212/to-suspend-rules-and-that-the-house-do-insist (accessed 2026-10-17).