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House roll call 189 · 60th Congress · May 19, 1908

To suspend rules and pass H. R. 18694 (35 stat 658,2/27/09), a bill relating to the use, control and ownership of land in the canal zone, isthmus of panama.

On May 19, 1908, the House voted 161–63 (HR 18694). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 137–0, Democrats 23–63, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
161
No
63
Did not vote
175
Date
May 19, 1908

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 63 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Republicans137 yes · 0 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules and pass H. R. 18694 (35…: House Vote, May 19, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-189/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-h-r-18694-35 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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