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House roll call 247 · 60th Congress · May 27, 1908

To suspend the rules and pass H. R. 21449, as amended. The bill amends the philippine tariff laws. The amendments reduce duty on silvered copper foil, increas

On May 27, 1908, the House voted 174–41 (HR 21449). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 130–0, Democrats 44–41. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 41 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
174
No
41
Did not vote
184
Date
May 27, 1908

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 41 no · 85 didn’t vote
  • Republicans130 yes · 0 no · 98 didn’t vote

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 H. R. 21449…: House Vote, May 27, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-247/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-21449 (accessed 2026-10-17).