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House roll call 59 · 60th Congress · Apr 9, 1908

To suspend the rules and pass S. 24 (35 stat 61, 4/16/08), a bill increasing the efficiency of the personnel of the revenue cutter service.

On Apr 9, 1908, the House voted 183–57 (S 24). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 128–2, Democrats 54–55, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
183
No
57
Did not vote
159
Date
Apr 9, 1908

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 55 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Republicans128 yes · 2 no · 98 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 the rules and pass S. 24 (35 stat…: House Vote, Apr 9, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-59/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-24-35 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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