To order the previous question on H. R. 5676 (42 stat. 187, app. 8/24/21), a bill taxing contracts and options for the sale of grain for future delivery and pro

On Aug 23, 1921, the House voted 351–4 (HR 5676). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 248–2, Democrats 101–2, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 67th Congress (1921–1922), Warren G. Harding was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 351
No: 4
Did not vote: 97
Date: Aug 23, 1921

By party

Democrats101 yes · 2 no · 35 didn’t vote
Republicans248 yes · 2 no · 62 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Schuyler Merritt R-CT voted no
Edgar Clarence Ellis R-MO voted no
Thomas Lindsay Blanton D-TX voted no
John Marvin Jones D-TX voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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