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House roll call 196 · 60th Congress · May 21, 1908

To agree to the report of the conference committee on S. 902 (35 stat 246, 5/23/08) a bill authorizing certain extensions of railroad lines in district of colum

On May 21, 1908, the House voted 165–123 (S 902). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 135–34, Democrats 29–89, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
165
No
123
Did not vote
111
Date
May 21, 1908

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 89 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Republicans135 yes · 34 no · 59 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 agree to the report of the conference…: House Vote, May 21, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-196/to-agree-to-the-report-of-the-conference-committee (accessed 2026-10-18).

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