To suspend rules and pass H. J. RES. 178 (35 stat 576, 5/20/08), providing for the appointment of members of board of managers of the national home for disabled

On May 9, 1908, the House voted 202–5 (HJR 178). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 116–0, Democrats 86–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 202
No: 5
Did not vote: 192
Date: May 9, 1908

By party

Democrats86 yes · 5 no · 79 didn’t vote
Republicans116 yes · 0 no · 112 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Ben Johnson D-KY voted no
Harvey Helm D-KY voted no
Francis Burton Harrison D-NY voted no
William Albert Ashbrook D-OH voted no
John Hall Stephens D-TX voted no

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 rules and pass H. J. RES. 178 (35…: House Vote, May 9, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-139/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-h-j-res-178 (accessed 2026-10-17).