To consider S. 122, a bill authorizing the purchase of sites in the US., for the accomodation of public buildings for the use of the government of the U.S. (p.

On Apr 15, 1908, the Senate voted 34–22 (S 122). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–9, Democrats 2–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 34
No: 22
Did not vote: 38
Date: Apr 15, 1908

By party

Democrats2 yes · 13 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 9 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver R-IA voted no
Charles Curtis R-KS voted no
Chester Isaiah Long R-KS voted no
James Bennett Mccreary D-KY voted yes
Knute Nelson R-MN voted no
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted no
William Joel Stone D-MO voted yes
Elmer Jacob Burkett R-NE voted no
John Kean R-NJ voted no
Samuel Henry Piles R-WA voted no
Isaac Stephenson R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To consider S. 122, a bill authorizing the…: Senate Vote, Apr 15, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-S-19/to-consider-s-122-a-bill-authorizing-the-purchase (accessed 2026-10-16).