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Senate roll call 49 · 60th Congress · May 30, 1908

To proceed to the consideration and discussion of H.R. 21844, (app. 5-30-08, 35 stat. 556), a bill granting to certain employees of the U.S. The right to receiv

On May 30, 1908, the Senate voted 48–1 (HR 21844). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–0, Democrats 5–1. 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
48
No
1
Did not vote
46
Date
May 30, 1908

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration and…: Senate Vote, May 30, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-S-49/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-and-discussion-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).