To order thhe previous question H. RES. 597 modifying rule 28, by providing that "the vote on agreeing to motion shall be by majority instead of two-thirds; upo

On Feb 26, 1909, the House voted 108–91 (HRE 597). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 108–3, Democrats 0–88. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 108
No: 91
Did not vote: 200
Date: Feb 26, 1909

By party

Democrats0 yes · 88 no · 82 didn’t vote
Republicans108 yes · 3 no · 117 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Victor Murdock R-KS voted no
Augustus Peabody Gardner R-MA voted no
John Mandt Nelson R-WI 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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