To order the previous question on a motion to recommit H. R. 26915. (p. 1738-2)

On Feb 2, 1909, the House voted 142–113 (HR 26915). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 141–0, Democrats 0–113, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 142
No: 113
Did not vote: 144
Date: Feb 2, 1909

By party

Democrats0 yes · 113 no · 57 didn’t vote
Republicans141 yes · 0 no · 87 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

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 order the previous question on a motion…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1909,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-285/to-order-the-previous-question-on-a-motion-to (accessed 2026-10-15).