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House roll call 253 · 60th Congress · May 28, 1908

To suspend the rules, discharge the committee on coinage, weights and measures, and pass S. 642 (35 stat 474,5/30/08), a bill establishing an assay office at sa

On May 28, 1908, the House voted 108–82 (S 642). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 95–15, Democrats 12–67, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
108
No
82
Did not vote
209
Date
May 28, 1908

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 67 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Republicans95 yes · 15 no · 118 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, discharge the…: House Vote, May 28, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-253/to-suspend-the-rules-discharge-the-committee-on-coinage (accessed 2026-10-17).