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House roll call 20 · 61st Congress · Apr 12, 1909

To pass H.J. RES. 45 (36 stat 182, 4/23/1909) making appropriations for certain expenses of the 1st session of the 61st Congress.

On Apr 12, 1909, the House voted 161–56 (HJR 45). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 113–7, Democrats 48–49. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 members voted against their own party.

During the 61st Congress (1909–1910), William Howard Taft was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
161
No
56
Did not vote
185
Date
Apr 12, 1909

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 49 no · 83 didn’t vote
  • Republicans113 yes · 7 no · 102 didn’t vote

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 pass H.J. RES. 45 (36 stat 182…: House Vote, Apr 12, 1909,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/61-H-20/to-pass-h-j-res-45-36-stat-182 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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