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On Feb 23, 1909, the House voted 188–121. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 187–0, Democrats 0–121, 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: 188
No: 121
Did not vote: 90
Date: Feb 23, 1909

By party

Democrats0 yes · 121 no · 49 didn’t vote
Republicans187 yes · 0 no · 41 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 table a house resolution to refer…: House Vote, Feb 23, 1909,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-300/to-table-a-house-resolution-to-refer-communication-of (accessed 2026-10-17).