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House roll call 5 · 61st Congress · Mar 15, 1909

To amend H. RES. 11 making the rules of the h of r of the 60th Congress the rules of the h of r of the 61st Congress, by eliminating all after enacting clause,

On Mar 15, 1909, the House voted 211–173 (HRE 11). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 188–28, Democrats 23–145. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 51 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
211
No
173
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 15, 1909

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 145 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans188 yes · 28 no · 6 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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