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House roll call 311 · 60th Congress · Mar 2, 1909

To suspend rules and pass S. 28, a bill relating to ocean mail service, amending act of march 3, 1891, entitled "an act to provide for ocean mail service betwee

On Mar 2, 1909, the House voted 172–175 (S 28). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 174–35, Democrats 5–148, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
172
No
175
Did not vote
36
Date
Mar 2, 1909

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 148 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans174 yes · 35 no · 19 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules and pass S. 28, a bill…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1909,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-311/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-s-28-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).

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