To suspend the rules and pass S. 5983 (35 stat 553,5/30/08), a bill authorizing the secretary of treasury to place a lylegun and necessary beach apparatus at fa

On May 30, 1908, the House voted 185–0 (S 5983). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 117–0, Democrats 67–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 60th Congress (1907–1908), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 185
No: 0
Did not vote: 214
Date: May 30, 1908

By party

Democrats67 yes · 0 no · 103 didn’t vote
Republicans117 yes · 0 no · 111 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass S. 5983 (35…: House Vote, May 30, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-263/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-5983-35 (accessed 2026-10-17).