To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 20308, a bill establishing a naval base at pearl harbor.

On Apr 6, 1908, the House voted 246–1 (HR 20308). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 135–0, Democrats 111–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 246
No: 1
Did not vote: 152
Date: Apr 6, 1908

By party

Democrats111 yes · 1 no · 58 didn’t vote
Republicans135 yes · 0 no · 93 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Isaac R. Sherwood D-OH voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Isaac R. Sherwood D-OH

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 20308, a…: House Vote, Apr 6, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-42/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-20308 (accessed 2026-10-17).