To amend in the nature of a substitute, MR. MC cumber's amendment to H. R. 8245, which substitute imposes a graduated tax on corporations having a tax of $250,0

On Oct 31, 1921, the Senate voted 17–41 (HR 8245). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–39, Democrats 16–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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: 17
No: 41
Did not vote: 48
Date: Oct 31, 1921

By party

Democrats16 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 39 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted yes
Atlee Pomerene D-OH voted no
Nathaniel Barksdale Dial D-SC voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend in the nature of a substitute, MR…: Senate Vote, Oct 31, 1921,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/67-S-144/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-mr (accessed 2026-10-17).