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Senate roll call 28 · 60th Congress · May 6, 1908

To amend S. 4812, (app. 5-28-08, 35 stat. 420), a bill regulating employment of child labor in the district of columbia, by exempting mercantile establishments,

On May 6, 1908, the Senate voted 32–30 (S 4812). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–26, Democrats 13–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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

32

No

30

Did not vote

32

Date

May 6, 1908

From Voteview roll call records.