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House roll call 53 · 60th Congress · Apr 8, 1908

To suspend rules and pass H. R. 20063 (35 stat 274, 5/26/08) a bill making appropriations for the expenses of the government of the district of columbia for fis

On Apr 8, 1908, the House voted 208–44 (HR 20063). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 140–0, Democrats 67–44, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 44 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
208
No
44
Did not vote
147
Date
Apr 8, 1908

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 44 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Republicans140 yes · 0 no · 88 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 H. R. 20063 (35…: House Vote, Apr 8, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-53/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-h-r-20063-35 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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