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House roll call 222 · 60th Congress · May 25, 1908

To suspend rules and pass S. 6163 (35 stat 458, 5/29/08), a bill authorizing the secretary of interior to sell and dispose of the surplus unallotted agricultura

On May 25, 1908, the House voted 171–61 (S 6163). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 135–1, Democrats 35–60, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
171
No
61
Did not vote
167
Date
May 25, 1908

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 60 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Republicans135 yes · 1 no · 92 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

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 S. 6163 (35 stat…: House Vote, May 25, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-222/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-s-6163-35-stat (accessed 2026-10-17).