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House roll call 226 · 60th Congress · May 25, 1908

To suspend rules and adopt H. RES. 419, directing the superintendent of the U.S. Capitol building and grounds to rearrange in a temporary way the seat arrangeme

On May 25, 1908, the House voted 105–141 (HRE 419). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 80–67, Democrats 25–74. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 92 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
141
Did not vote
153
Date
May 25, 1908

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 74 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Republicans80 yes · 67 no · 81 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 12 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 adopt H. RES. 419…: House Vote, May 25, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-226/to-suspend-rules-and-adopt-h-res-419-directing (accessed 2026-10-17).