On adoption of resolution H. RES. 228, granting compensation to certain messengers of the house for the services rendered during the session of the 61st congres

On Jan 13, 1910, the House voted 165–102 (HRE 228). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 152–5, Democrats 13–97. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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: 165
No: 102
Did not vote: 135
Date: Jan 13, 1910

By party

Democrats13 yes · 97 no · 70 didn’t vote
Republicans152 yes · 5 no · 65 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Washington Taylor D-AL voted yes
Frank Clark D-FL voted yes
Leonidas Felix Livingston D-GA voted yes
Charles Lafayette Bartlett D-GA voted yes
Thomas William Hardwick D-GA voted yes
Gilbert Nelson Haugen R-IA voted no
Elbert Hamilton Hubbard R-IA voted no
Victor Murdock R-KS voted no
Charles August Lindbergh R-MN voted no
Charles Ferris Booher D-MO voted yes
Asle Jorgenson Gronna R-ND voted no
George Arthur Bartlett D-NV voted yes
William Sulzer D-NY voted yes
Joseph Aloysius Goulden D-NY voted yes
Daniel Angelus Driscoll D-NY voted yes
Carter Glass D-VA voted yes
James Hay D-VA voted yes
Henry De La Warr Flood D-VA voted yes

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, “On adoption of resolution H. RES. 228…: House Vote, Jan 13, 1910,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/61-H-43/on-adoption-of-resolution-h-res-228-granting-compensation (accessed 2026-10-17).