To suspend the rules and adopt S. J. RES. 6 (35 stat 579, 5/29/08), directing the selection of a site and the erection of a pedestal for a statue in washington,

On May 27, 1908, the House voted 246–0 (SJR 6). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 138–0, Democrats 107–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 60th Congress (1907–1908), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 246
No: 0
Did not vote: 153
Date: May 27, 1908

By party

Democrats107 yes · 0 no · 63 didn’t vote
Republicans138 yes · 0 no · 90 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and adopt S. J. RES. 6…: House Vote, May 27, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-240/to-suspend-the-rules-and-adopt-s-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).