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House roll call 148 · 60th Congress · May 11, 1908

To suspend the rules in order to agree or disagree to various Senate amendments to H. R. 19541, (35 stat 169, 5/20/1908), a bill relating to drainage of certain

On May 11, 1908, the House voted 141–39 (HR 19541). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 109–0, Democrats 32–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
141
No
39
Did not vote
219
Date
May 11, 1908

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 39 no · 99 didn’t vote
  • Republicans109 yes · 0 no · 119 didn’t vote

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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