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House roll call 99 · 60th Congress · Apr 24, 1908

To suspend the rules and pass S. 6028 (35 stat 69, 4/28/08), a bill providing for the safety of life on navigable waters during regattas or marine parades.

On Apr 24, 1908, the House voted 140–79 (S 6028). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 110–13, Democrats 29–66, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
140
No
79
Did not vote
180
Date
Apr 24, 1908

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 66 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Republicans110 yes · 13 no · 105 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 pass S. 6028 (35…: House Vote, Apr 24, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-99/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-6028-35 (accessed 2026-10-17).