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House roll call 244 · 60th Congress · May 27, 1908

To suspend the rules and pass S. 6418 (35 stat 598, 2/6/09), a bill authorizing the sale of lands at the head of cordova bay, in the territory of alaska, motion

On May 27, 1908, the House voted 141–49 (S 6418). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 103–9, Democrats 37–40, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
141
No
49
Did not vote
209
Date
May 27, 1908

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 40 no · 93 didn’t vote
  • Republicans103 yes · 9 no · 116 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 the rules and pass S. 6418 (35…: House Vote, May 27, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-244/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-6418-35 (accessed 2026-10-17).