To amend H.R. 15275, by placing a duty of 50 cents a pound on wool processed for the production of tops, 52 1/2 cents a pound on wool processed for the producti

On Feb 16, 1921, the Senate voted 31–44 (HR 15275). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 32–8, Democrats 0–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 66th Congress (1919–1920), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 31
No: 44
Did not vote: 23
Date: Feb 16, 1921

By party

Democrats0 yes · 38 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted no
William Edgar Borah R-ID voted no
Joseph Medill Mccormick R-IL voted no
Asle Jorgenson Gronna R-ND voted no
Albert Bacon Fall R-NM voted no
Thomas Sterling R-SD voted no
Irvine Luther Lenroot R-WI voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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