To pass a resolution changing house rules to allow suspension of rules on appropriations bills, to pass by majority vote.

On Apr 8, 1908, the House voted 142–118. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 141–0, Democrats 0–118, 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: 142
No: 118
Did not vote: 139
Date: Apr 8, 1908

By party

Democrats0 yes · 118 no · 52 didn’t vote
Republicans141 yes · 0 no · 87 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 pass a resolution changing house rules to…: House Vote, Apr 8, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-52/to-pass-a-resolution-changing-house-rules-to-allow (accessed 2026-10-16).