To amend an amendment to H. R. 8245, which amended amendment provides a graduated tax on excess profits up to 20% on amounts exceeding $300,000. (p.7516-2)

On Nov 7, 1921, the Senate voted 30–36 (HR 8245). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–36, Democrats 26–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 30
No: 36
Did not vote: 38
Date: Nov 7, 1921

By party

Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans7 yes · 36 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hiram Warren Johnson R-CA voted yes
William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted yes
Arthur Capper R-KS voted yes
Charles Elroy Townsend R-MI voted yes
George William Norris R-NE voted yes
Peter Norbeck R-SD voted yes
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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