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House roll call 209 · 60th Congress · May 22, 1908

To recess until tomorrow at eleven a.m.

On May 22, 1908, the House voted 145–57. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 123–0, Democrats 22–57. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
145
No
57
Did not vote
197
Date
May 22, 1908

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 57 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Republicans123 yes · 0 no · 105 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recess until tomorrow at eleven a.m.: House Vote, May 22, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-209/to-recess-until-tomorrow-at-eleven-a-m (accessed 2026-10-17).

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