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House roll call 229 · 60th Congress · May 25, 1908

To recess until 11 a.m. Tomorrow.

On May 25, 1908, the House voted 143–50. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 117–0, Democrats 26–50. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
143
No
50
Did not vote
206
Date
May 25, 1908

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 50 no · 94 didn’t vote
  • Republicans117 yes · 0 no · 111 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 11 a.m. Tomorrow.: House Vote, May 25, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-229/to-recess-until-11-a-m-tomorrow (accessed 2026-10-16).

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