On adoption of resolution H. RES. 294, naming the members of the joint committee to investigate the interior dept. And forestry bureau of the agricultural dept.

On Jan 20, 1910, the House voted 186–145 (HRE 294). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 187–0, Democrats 0–145. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 186
No: 145
Did not vote: 70
Date: Jan 20, 1910

By party

Democrats0 yes · 145 no · 35 didn’t vote
Republicans187 yes · 0 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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. 294…: House Vote, Jan 20, 1910,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/61-H-45/on-adoption-of-resolution-h-res-294-naming-the (accessed 2026-10-17).