To approve reading of journal.

On Apr 3, 1908, the House voted 267–3. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 144–0, Democrats 123–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 267
No: 3
Did not vote: 128
Date: Apr 3, 1908

By party

Democrats123 yes · 4 no · 43 didn’t vote
Republicans144 yes · 0 no · 84 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Richmond Pearson Hobson D-AL voted no
John Gill Jr. D-MD voted no
Dorsey William Shackleford D-MO voted no
William Sulzer D-NY voted no

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 approve reading of journal.: House Vote, Apr 3, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-27/to-approve-reading-of-journal (accessed 2026-10-17).