To suspend the rules and pass preamble and H. RES. 344, authorizing the speaker to appoint committee to investigate and report on all matters pertaining to the

On Apr 21, 1908, the House voted 156–112 (HRE 344). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 156–1, Democrats 0–111. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 156
No: 112
Did not vote: 131
Date: Apr 21, 1908

By party

Democrats0 yes · 111 no · 59 didn’t vote
Republicans156 yes · 1 no · 71 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George William Norris R-NE voted no

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 preamble and…: House Vote, Apr 21, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-82/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-preamble-and-h (accessed 2026-10-17).