To suspend rules and pass S. 4186 (35 stat 268, 5/23/08), a bill to create in minnesota a national forest reserve consisting of certain described lands and for

On May 16, 1908, the House voted 234–2 (S 4186). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 139–0, Democrats 95–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 234
No: 2
Did not vote: 163
Date: May 16, 1908

By party

Democrats95 yes · 2 no · 73 didn’t vote
Republicans139 yes · 0 no · 89 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Courtney Walker Hamlin D-MO voted no
Rufus Hardy D-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Courtney Walker Hamlin D-MO
Rufus Hardy D-TX

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules and pass S. 4186 (35 stat…: House Vote, May 16, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-176/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-s-4186-35-stat (accessed 2026-10-16).