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House roll call 41 · 60th Congress · Apr 6, 1908

To suspend rules and pass H. R. 20310 (35 stat 65, 4/22/08), a bill relating to the liability of common carriers by railroad to their employees in certain cases

On Apr 6, 1908, the House voted 302–1 (HR 20310). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 174–1, Democrats 129–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
302
No
1
Did not vote
95
Date
Apr 6, 1908

By party

  • Democrats129 yes · 0 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Republicans174 yes · 1 no · 53 didn’t vote

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 H. R. 20310 (35…: House Vote, Apr 6, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-41/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-h-r-20310-35 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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