To suspend rules, discharge committee and pass H. R. 22009 (35 stat 429, 5/28/08), a bill authorizing the secretary of war to remove certain obstructions to nav

On May 21, 1908, the House voted 207–0 (HR 22009). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 117–0, Democrats 90–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 60th Congress (1907–1908), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 207
No: 0
Did not vote: 192
Date: May 21, 1908

By party

Democrats90 yes · 0 no · 80 didn’t vote
Republicans117 yes · 0 no · 111 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules, discharge committee and…: House Vote, May 21, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-200/to-suspend-rules-discharge-committee-and-pass-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).