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Senate roll call 32 · 60th Congress · May 12, 1908

To decide if an amendment to H.R. 18347, (5-27-08), a bill making appropriations for the service of the post-office department for fiscal 1909, is in order. TH

On May 12, 1908, the Senate voted 46–12 (HR 18347). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–0, Democrats 3–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
46
No
12
Did not vote
36
Date
May 12, 1908

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 13 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 decide if an amendment to H.R. 18347…: Senate Vote, May 12, 1908,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-S-32/to-decide-if-an-amendment-to-h-r-18347 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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