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House roll call 261 · 60th Congress · May 30, 1908

To suspend the rules and adopt H. J. RES. 197 (35 stat 579, 5/30/08), authorizing the attorney general to continue the employment of clerical services during TH

On May 30, 1908, the House voted 163–31 (HJR 197). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 117–0, Democrats 45–31, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
163
No
31
Did not vote
205
Date
May 30, 1908

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 31 no · 94 didn’t vote
  • Republicans117 yes · 0 no · 111 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 adopt H. J. RES…: House Vote, May 30, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-261/to-suspend-the-rules-and-adopt-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).