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House roll call 248 · 60th Congress · May 27, 1908

To recess until eleven o' clock tomorrow morning. P. 7099-1)

On May 27, 1908, the House voted 147–60. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 121–0, Democrats 26–60. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
147
No
60
Did not vote
192
Date
May 27, 1908

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 60 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Republicans121 yes · 0 no · 107 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 recess until eleven o' clock tomorrow…: House Vote, May 27, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-248/to-recess-until-eleven-o-clock-tomorrow-morning-p (accessed 2026-10-17).