To suspend the rules and pass H. R. 20120 (35 stat 397, 5/27/08), a bill authorizing the construction of a railroad siding to the U.S. Navy yard, which has been

On Apr 24, 1908, the House voted 248–0 (HR 20120). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 137–0, Democrats 110–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 60th Congress (1907–1908), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 248
No: 0
Did not vote: 151
Date: Apr 24, 1908

By party

Democrats110 yes · 0 no · 60 didn’t vote
Republicans137 yes · 0 no · 91 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H. R. 20120…: House Vote, Apr 24, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-H-95/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-20120 (accessed 2026-10-17).