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House roll call 309 · 60th Congress · Mar 1, 1909

To suspend rules and pass S. 4825, a bill to acquire nat'l forestry in the southern appalachian and white mountain forest reserve. (p. 3566-2)

On Mar 1, 1909, the House voted 157–147 (S 4825). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 94–85, Democrats 62–62, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 147 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
157
No
147
Did not vote
95
Date
Mar 1, 1909

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 62 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans94 yes · 85 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 67 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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