To suspend the rules and act on amendments to H. R. 21052, a bill amending an act establishing a bureau of immigration and naturalization and providing uniform

On May 29, 1908, the House voted 165–12 (HR 21052). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 104–0, Democrats 60–12, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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: 165
No: 12
Did not vote: 222
Date: May 29, 1908

By party

Democrats60 yes · 12 no · 98 didn’t vote
Republicans104 yes · 0 no · 124 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Charles Adamson D-GA voted no
Henry Thomas Rainey D-IL voted no
Winfield Scott Hammond D-MN voted no
Joshua Willis Alexander D-MO voted no
Charles David Carter D-OK voted no
Scott Ferris D-OK voted no
James O'Hanlon Patterson D-SC voted no
Wyatt Aiken D-SC voted no
David Edward Finley D-SC voted no
Rufus Hardy D-TX voted no
George Farmer Burgess D-TX voted no
Robert Lee Henry D-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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