To pass H. RES. 597, modifying rule 28, to provide that the vote on agreeing to motion shall be by majority instead of by two-thirds; upon demand of any member

On Feb 26, 1909, the House voted 103–98 (HRE 597). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 102–8, Democrats 1–91. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 9 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: 103
No: 98
Did not vote: 197
Date: Feb 26, 1909

By party

Democrats1 yes · 91 no · 78 didn’t vote
Republicans102 yes · 8 no · 118 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Peters Hepburn R-IA voted no
Elbert Hamilton Hubbard R-IA voted no
George Washington Prince R-IL voted no
Victor Murdock R-KS voted no
Augustus Peabody Gardner R-MA voted no
Frederick Clement Stevens R-MN voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
John Hall Stephens D-TX voted yes
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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