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House roll call 288 · 60th Congress · Feb 10, 1909

To pass H. R. 27250 a bill providing for the government of the canal zone and the construction of the panama canal. (p. 2146-2)

On Feb 10, 1909, the House voted 203–101 (HR 27250). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 172–1, Democrats 30–100, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
203
No
101
Did not vote
95
Date
Feb 10, 1909

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 100 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans172 yes · 1 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

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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